| Khemchik | |
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 The Khemchik nearKyzyl-Mazhalyk | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Yenisey |
• coordinates | 51°44′07″N92°11′30″E / 51.7353°N 92.1918°E /51.7353; 92.1918 |
| Length | 320 km (200 mi) |
| Basin size | 27,000 km2 (10,000 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Yenisey→Kara Sea |
TheKhemchik (Russian:Хемчик;Tuvan:Хемчик,Xemçik) is a river inTuva inRussia, a left tributary of theYenisey. The length of the river is 320 km, the area of itsdrainage basin is 27,000 km2.[1] The Khemchik freezes up in November and remains icebound until late April - early May. Its main tributaries are theAlash andAk-Sug from the left, and theBarlyk andChadan from the right.[2] The townAk-Dovurak is located in the valley of the Khemchik.[2]
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