Kara-Suu (Aksy) Explained

Kara-Suu
Mouth:Naryn
Mouth Coordinates:41.4069°N 72.2258°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Kyrgyzstan
Length:85km (53miles)
Discharge1 Avg:41.2m3/s
Basin Size:2740km2
Tributaries Left:Ak-Jol, Turduk
Tributaries Right:Avletim, Kojata

The Kara-Suu (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Кара-Суу) or (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Карасуу) is a right tributary of the Naryn in Aksy District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan. The river originates in the Chatkal Range, western Tian Shan mountains. It flows through the villages Chaldybar and Jangy-Jol. The river discharges into the Naryn north of Tash-Kömür. It is long, and the average yearly discharge is 41.2m3/s. [1] The Kara-Suu's peak flow is in May, and the minimum flow in January. The basin area is .[2] The main tributaries are Ak-Jol, Turduk, Avletim, and Kojata. The lake is located at 2022 meters above sea level.

Kara-Suu appeared as a result of an earthquake. Despite the fact that the lake is translated from the Kyrgyz language as "black water", it impresses with waters of a sky-blue hue. The surrounding area is home to Tien Shan firs, mountain ash, barberry, birch, honeysuckle, fruit trees, rose hips and much more. Marinka, peled and other types of fish are grown in the lake. But fishing is prohibited here, regardless of size and weight.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Карасуу. Karasuu. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 194. ky. 2004. Bishkek.
  2. http://www.welcome.kg/ru/kyrgyzstan/nature/wot/168.html Characteristics of the Rivers of Naryn River Basin (in Russian)
  3. Web site: Озеро Кара-Суу, Кыргызстан . 2024-02-16 . www.advantour.com.