Korzhin Island Explained

Korzhin Island
Native Name Lang:Russian language
Settlement Type:Island
Coordinates:46.5833°N 130°W
Pushpin Map:Kazakhstan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Kazakhstan
Subdivision Type1:Body of water
Subdivision Name1:Lake Balkhash
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Almaty Province

Korzhin Island (also known as Kurzhin, Kurdzhyn, Korzhun, Kurzhon or Kurdzhun Island) is a long and flat island in Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan. It is located in the central portion of the lake.[1] [2]

Geography

Korzhin is a desert island having a length of 13.5km (08.4miles) and a maximum width of 0.8km (00.5miles).[3]

Administratively Korzhin Island belongs to the Almaty Province of Kazakhstan.

Notes and References

  1. http://worldmaps.web.infoseek.co.jp/russia_guide.htm Location
  2. http://travelingluck.com/Asia/Kazakhstan/Qaraghandy/_1522228_Ostrov+Korzhin.html Ostrov Korzhin
  3. http://land.worldcitydb.com/ostrov_korzhin_3230083.html Korzhin Island Geographic data