Suusamyr (river)
The Suusamyr (Kyrgyz: Суусамыр) is a river in Jayyl District of Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. At its confluence with the Batysh Karakol, the Kökömeren is formed. From Ala-Bel Pass it flows eastwards along Suusamyr Valley. The Suusamyr is 90 kilometres (56 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 2,410 square kilometres (930 sq mi).[1][2]
Suusamyr | |
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Native name | Суусамыр |
Location | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Chuy Region |
District | Jayyl District |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Kökömeren |
• coordinates | 42°07′21″N 74°03′43″E |
• elevation | 2,030 m (6,660 ft) |
Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
Basin size | 2,410 km2 (930 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Kökömeren→ Naryn→ Syr Darya→ North Aral Sea |
References
- "Кыргызстандын Географиясы" [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (PDF) (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 205. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2014.
- Иссык-Куль. Нарын. Энциклопедия. [Issyk-Kul. Naryn.Encyclopedia.] (in Russian). Frunze: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1991. p. 512. ISBN 5-89750-009-6.
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