Chikoy (river)
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Chikoy | |
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![]() View of the Chikoy River near Povorot village | |
Location in Buryatia, Russia | |
Location | |
Countries | Russia, Mongolia |
Federal subjects | Transbaikal Krai, Buryatia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Chikokon Range |
• coordinates | 49°37′41″N 109°56′23″E / 49.62806°N 109.93972°E |
• elevation | ca 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
Mouth | Selenga |
• coordinates | 51°3′28″N 106°39′4″E / 51.05778°N 106.65111°E |
• elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
Length | 769 km (478 mi) |
Basin size | 46,200 km2 (17,800 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Selenga→ Lake Baikal→ Angara→ Yenisey→ Kara Sea |
The Chikoy (Russian: Чикой; Mongolian: Цѳх гол, Tsökh gol; Buryat: Сүхэ гол, Sükhe gol) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai and the Buryat Republic in Russia, which partially flows along the Russia-Mongolia border. It is a right tributary of the Selenga. The length of the Chikoy is 769 kilometres (478 mi). The area of its basin is 46,200 square kilometres (17,800 sq mi).[1]
Course
The Chikoy has its source in the Chikokon Range, in the northern slopes of the Bystrinsky Golets peak.[2] Its valley forms the northwestern limit of the Khentei-Daur Highlands.[3] The river usually freezes over in late October or early November and stays icebound until April or early May. Its largest tributary is the Menza.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Russian State Water Register - Chikoy River
- ^ Быстринский Голец, Small Encyclopedia of Transbaikalia
- ^ Khentey, Small Encyclopedia of Transbaikalia
- ^ This article includes content derived from the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 1969–1978, which is partially in the public domain.
External links
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