Kem (Yenisey)

Kem (Russian: Кемь) is a river in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, Russia. It is a left bank tributary of the Yenisey.

Kem
Kem river during the flood season
Native nameКемь (Russian)
Location
CountryRussia
RegionKrasnoyarsk Krai
DistrictBolshemurtinsky District, Kazachinsky District, Pirovsky District, Yeniseysky District
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates57°06′06″N 92°38′02″E
MouthYenisey
  coordinates
58°31′04″N 92°05′44″E
Length356 km (221 mi)
Basin size8,940 km2 (3,450 sq mi)
Discharge 
  location141 km from the mouth
  average12.86 m3/s (454 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionYenisey→ Kara Sea

The name of the river Kem comes from the ancient word "kem" or "hem" that has a meaning of "great river". This toponymy is very popular and widespread from Siberia up to Karelia and Finland.

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