Kyrgyzstan

Lake Issyk-Kul, a drainless lake in the northern Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, is one of the largest mountain lakes in the world, and is famous for its magnificent scenery and unique scientific interest. It spans an area of approx. 6300 km2, is roughly 750 m deep and its surface is at an elevation of about 1700 m. ....read more