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The Chikoy (Russian: Чикой; Mongolian: Цѳх гол, Tsökh gol; Buryat: Сүхэ гол, Sükhe gol) is a river in Zabaykalsky Krai and the Buryat Republic in Russia, which partially flows along the Russia-Mongolia border. It is a right tributary of the Selenga. The length of the Chikoy is 769 kilometres (478 mi). The area of its basin is 46,200 square kilometres (17,800 sq mi).[1]
| Chikoy | |
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 View of the Chikoy River near Povorot village | |
  Location in Buryatia, Russia | |
| Location | |
| Countries | Russia, Mongolia |
| Federal subjects | Transbaikal Krai, Buryatia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chikokon Range |
| • coordinates | 49°37′41″N 109°56′23″E |
| • elevation | ca 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Mouth | Selenga |
• coordinates | 51°3′28″N 106°39′4″E |
• elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Length | 769 km (478 mi) |
| Basin size | 46,200 km2 (17,800 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Selenga→ Lake Baikal→ Angara→ Yenisey→ Kara Sea |
Course
The Chikoy has its source in the Chikokon Range, in the northern slopes of the Bystrinsky Golets peak.[2] Its valley forms the northwestern limit of the Khentei-Daur Highlands.[3] The river usually freezes over in late October or early November and stays icebound until April or early May. Its largest tributary is the Menza.[4]
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See also
- List of rivers of Russia
- Chikoy National Park
- Selenga Highlands
References
- Russian State Water Register - Chikoy River
- Быстринский Голец, Small Encyclopedia of Transbaikalia
- Khentey, Small Encyclopedia of Transbaikalia
- This article includes content derived from the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 1969–1978, which is partially in the public domain.
External links
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На других языках
[de] Tschikoi
Der Tschikoi (russisch Чико́й, mongolisch Цѳх гол .mw-parser-output .Latn{font-family:"Akzidenz Grotesk","Arial","Avant Garde Gothic","Calibri","Futura","Geneva","Gill Sans","Helvetica","Lucida Grande","Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande","Stone Sans","Tahoma","Trebuchet","Univers","Verdana"}Tsöch gol) ist ein 769 Kilometer langer rechter Nebenfluss der Selenga im russischen Transbaikalien sowie entlang dessen Grenze zur Mongolei. Der Tschikoi ist der bei weitem wasserreichste Nebenfluss der Selenga.- [en] Chikoy (river)
[es] Río Chikói
El río Chikoi (también transliterado como Chikoy o Tchikoi) (en ruso, Чикой ) es un largo río asiático que discurre por la parte centromeridional de la Siberia rusa, un afluente de la margen derecha del río Selengá, que, vía lago Baikal y río Angará, pertenece a la cuenca del Yeniséi.[it] Čikoj
Il Čikoj (in russo: Чико́й?; in mongolo: Цѳх гол/Cöč gol) è un affluente di destra della Selenga, lungo 769 chilometri, che scorre nella Transbajkalia russa lungo il confine con la Mongolia. Pur non essendo il più lungo, è di gran lunga l'affluente più ricco di acque della Selenga.[ru] Чикой (река)
Чико́й (бур. Сүхэ мүрэн) — река в Забайкалье, правый приток Селенги.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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