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River in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Aravansay
Aravansay is located in KyrgyzstanAravansay
Location
Country Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Physical characteristics
Source Kichi-Alay range
Mouth Shahrixonsoy
• coordinates 40°37′07″N 72°21′39″E / 40.6186°N 72.3609°E / 40.6186; 72.3609
Length 102 km (63 mi)
Basin size 1,960 km2 (760 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression ShahrixonsoyGreat Fergana CanalSyr DaryaNorth Aral Sea

The Aravansay (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 102 km (63 mi) long, and the watershed covers 1,960 km2 (760 sq mi).[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]

  1. ^ a b "Аравансай" [Aravansay] (PDF). Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 182.{{[cite encyclopedia](/wiki/Template:Cite%5Fencyclopedia "Template:Cite encyclopedia")}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Сюрприз үңкүрү" [Surprise cave] (PDF). Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek. 2004. p. 318.{{[cite encyclopedia](/wiki/Template:Cite%5Fencyclopedia "Template:Cite encyclopedia")}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)