Kara Darya

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Kara Darya
Confluence of Naryn and Kara Darya seen from space (false color). Many irrigated agricultural fields can be seen.
Confluence of Naryn and Kara Darya seen from space (false color). Many irrigated agricultural fields can be seen.
Mouth Syr Darya
Basin countries Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Length 180 km
Avg. discharge 121 m³/s (near mouth)
Basin area 30,100 km²

The Kara Darya[1] or Qaradaryo (Russian: Kapaдарья) is a river in Central Asia, flowing through the Fergana Valley, where it is used for irrigation. In the Fergana Valley its confluence with the Naryn River (at 40.9° N 71.75° ECoordinates: 40.9° N 71.75° E) forms the Syr Darya. There are several dams on the river.

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  1. ^ Darya means "river", so Kara Darya River is a tautology.

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