Ilek (river)
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The Ilek (Kazakh: Елек, Elek, Russian: Илек) is a river in the Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan, and Orenburg Oblast, Russia.[1] It is 149 kilometres (93 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 13,700 square kilometres (5,300 sq mi).[2]
Quick Facts Ilek Елек / Илек, Physical characteristics ...
Ilek Елек / Илек | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mugalzhar |
• coordinates | 51.5097°N 53.3689°E / 51.5097; 53.3689 |
Mouth | Ural |
Basin features | |
Progression | Ural→ Caspian Sea |
Tributaries | |
• left | Khobda [ru] |
• right | Kargaly |
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The river basin is of archeological significance. There are burial sites of ancient Kurgan (Indo-European) cultures.[3]