Charyn River

Charyn River near Charyn Canyon

The Charyn River (Kazakh: Шарын Şarın, or Sharyn) is a river in the Almaty Province of Kazakhstan. It flows through the Charyn National Park and merges into the Ili River, which is considered to be the largest artery of Lake Balkhash. The Charyn River is 427 kilometres (265 mi) long. It runs through the territory of Kegen and Uigur regions, forming up the Charyn Canyon.[1][2]

The Moinak Hydro Power Plant lies on the river.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About park". Charyn State National Natural Park. 2016.
  2. ↑ Brummell, Paul (2011). Kazakhstan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 170. ISBN 9781841623696.
  3. ↑ Kalymov, Asset (3 December 2013). "SPAIID Project Providing Power to Southern Kazakhstan - The Astana Times". The Astana Times.

Coordinates: 43°55′52″N 79°25′39″E / 43.93111°N 79.42750°E / 43.93111; 79.42750


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