Kistinka (river)
Kistinka (Georgian: ხდე, ქისტურა, Ingush: Оахкара-хий, Кисти-хий, romanized: Oakhkara-khi, Kisti-khi Russian: Кистинка) is a river in Georgia that flows in the Khevi region. It originates at the foot of the Kibishi Glacier and flows to the northwest into the river Terek near the Russian-Georgian border. The length of the river is 17 km, the basin area is 79 km².
| Kistinka | |
|---|---|
| Native name | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Georgia |
| Region | Mtskheta-Mtianeti |
| District | Kazbegi Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Kibishi Glacier |
| • coordinates | 42.6252°N 44.7494°E |
| • elevation | +2,345 m (7,694 ft) |
| Mouth | Terek |
• location | 566 km along the right bank of the Terek river |
• coordinates | 42.7382°N 44.629°E |
• elevation | −1,310 m (−4,300 ft) |
| Length | 17 km (11 mi) |
| Basin size | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
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