Aravansay Explained

Aravansay
Pushpin Map:Kyrgyzstan
Source1:Kichi-Alay range
Mouth:Shahrixonsoy
Mouth Coordinates:40.6186°N 72.3609°W
Progression:Shahrixonsoy→ Great Fergana Canal
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan

The Aravansay (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Аравансай, Uzbek: Aravonsoy) is a river in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Its source is in the Kichi-Alay range, part of the Alay Range, and it discharges into the Shahrixonsoy, one of the canals of the Fergana Valley. The river is long, and the watershed covers .[1] In its upper course, it is called the Gezart, and in its middle course the Chilisay. Its largest tributaries are the Kyrgyzata, Koschan, Agart and Akdöbö. The main settlements along the river Aravansay are the villages Jangy-Nookat and Aravan.[1] Near the village Kara-Koktu it passes through the Dangi Canyon.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Аравансай. Aravansay. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 182. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  2. Encyclopedia: Сюрприз үңкүрү. Surprise cave. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 318. ky. 2004. Bishkek.