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Asa (Kazakhstan)

Coordinates: 43°55′13″N 70°12′24″E / 43.9202°N 70.2066°E / 43.9202; 70.2066
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Asa
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Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceKaratau Mountains
MouthMuyunkum Desert
 • coordinates
43°55′13″N 70°12′24″E / 43.9202°N 70.2066°E / 43.9202; 70.2066
Length253 km (157 mi)
Basin size9,210 km2 (3,560 sq mi)

The Asa (Kazakh: Аса, Asa) is a river of Kazakhstan.

Course

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The river has its source in the Karatau Mountains. It flows through lakes Bilikol and Akkol.[1] Further downstream it vanishes in the Muyunkum Desert before reaching the river Talas. The river is 253 kilometres (157 mi) long and has a basin area of 9,210 square kilometres (3,560 sq mi).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "K-42 Topographic Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  2. ^ Асса, Great Soviet Encyclopedia