The Nalchik (Russian: Нальчик) is a river in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It is a left tributary of the Urvan, which is a branch of the Cherek.[1] It is 54 kilometres (34 mi) long with a drainage basin of 440 square kilometres (170 sq mi).[1] It flows through the city Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria.[2] Its banks are eroded to the point of needing fortifications.[3]

Nalchik
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Location
Country	Kabardino-Balkaria (Russia)
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Urvan
• coordinates	43.5369°N 43.7692°E / 43.5369; 43.7692
Length	54 km (34 mi)
Basin size	440 km2 (170 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Urvan→ Cherek→ Baksan→ Malka→ Terek→ Caspian Sea

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[ru] Нальчик (река)