Khulm River
The Khulm River (Darya-i Khulm; alternate spelling: Kholm; alternate name: Tashqurghan River) is a river of north-central Afghanistan. In its lower course, it passes through Khulm and Haybak in Balkh Province. The Khulm is a tributary to the Oxus basin. Its source is south of the city of Khulm and it passes through the city of Samangan and Samangan Province. The Khulm River forms the western border of Kunduz Province.
| Khulm River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Kara-Kotal pass |
| • elevation | 3,600 m (11,800 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Amu Darya River |
| Length | 230 km (140 mi) |
| Basin size | 8,400 km2 (3,200 sq mi) |
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