Tukuk-OS🌊 Kulun Lake
Kyrgyzstan · Asia · 2,856 m · 40.54°N, 74.31°E
Kulun Lake is a rock-dammed mountain lake on the southwestern slope of Fergana Range, located in Kara-Kulja District, Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It lies at the head of the Kulun River, a right tributary of the Tar River. The lake is 4.6 km (2.9 mi) long and 0.7 km (0.43 mi) wide. Its basin is situated at an elevation of 2,856 m (9,370 ft) above sea level. The water is clear and fresh. The lake was formed as a result of a landslide damming the Kulun Valley. The dam is 120 m (390 ft) high, 500 m (1,600 ft) wide, and 200 m (660 ft) long. The northern and southern slopes are steep (60°), surrounded by rugged cliffs. The surroundings are very picturesque: pine forests grow on the northern slopes of the surrounding mountains, while juniper forests cover the southern slopes.
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Quick facts
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Surface elevation | 2,856 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.54°N, 74.31°E · view on map |
Kulun Lake sits at 2,856 m in Kyrgyzstan, in Asia. The full story of this lake is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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