Kulun Lake

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Kulun Lake (Kyrgyz) is a rock-dammed mountain lake on the southwestern slope of Fergana Range, located in Kara-Kulja District, Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It lies at the head of the Kulun River, a right tributary of the Tar River. The lake is 4.6 km (2.9 mi) long and 0.7 km (0.43 mi) wide. Its basin is situated at an elevation of 2,856 m (9, 370 ft) above sea level. The water is clear and fresh. The lake was formed as a result of a landslide damming the Kulun Valley. The dam is 120 m (390 ft) high, 500 m (1, 600 ft) wide, and 200 m (660 ft) long. The northern and southern slopes are steep (60°), surrounded by rugged cliffs. The surroundings are very picturesque: pine forests grow on the northern slopes of the surrounding mountains, while juniper forests cover the southern slopes.

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