Kulanotpes

The Kulanotpes (Kazakh: Құланөтпес; Russian: Куланотпес) is a river in the Nura District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan. It has a length of 364 km (226 mi) and a drainage basin of 25,900 km2 (10,000 sq mi).

Kulanotpes
Құланөтпес
Panorama of the Kulanotpes in its lower course.
Mouth location in Kazakhstan
Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
SourceAigyrzhal
  coordinates48°58′14″N 71°16′30″E
  elevation606 m (1,988 ft)
MouthLake Tengiz
  coordinates
50°20′35″N 69°14′45″E
  elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Length364 km (226 mi)
Basin size25,900 km2 (10,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average3 m3/s (110 cu ft/s) (near Nygman)

It is the second most important river flowing into Lake Tengiz. There are a number of villages near its banks, including Kaynar, Kenzharak, Orazal, Kulanotpes, Kosaral, Kaskatau and Nygman. The mouth area of the Kulanotpes is part of the Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve, a protected area.

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