Karakoin
Karakoin (Kazakh: Қарақойын; Russian: Каракоин) is a salt lake in Ulytau District, Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan.
| Karakoin | |
|---|---|
| Қарақойын | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in February | |
Karakoin | |
| Coordinates | 46°09′N 68°38′E |
| Type | Salt lake |
| Primary inflows | Katagansay and Taldyespe |
| Catchment area | 11,800 square kilometers (4,600 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Max. length | 16.8 kilometers (10.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 8.3 kilometers (5.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 72.5 square kilometers (28.0 sq mi) |
| Islands | Yes |
It is the largest lake in the district. The area around Karakoin is largely uninhabited. The lake basin is a seasonal grazing ground for local cattle.
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