Kızılırmak River
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For other uses, see Kızılırmak (disambiguation).
The Kızılırmak (Turkish pronunciation: [kɯzɯlɯrmak], Turkish for "Red River"), once known as the Halys River (Ancient Greek: Ἅλυς) and Alis River (Armenian: Ալիս), is the longest river flowing entirely within Turkey. It is a source of hydroelectric power and is not used for navigation.
Quick Facts Kızılırmak Halys, Location ...
Kızılırmak Halys | |
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Location | |
Country | Turkey |
Cities | Sivas, Kırşehir, Kırıkkale |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | İmranlı, Sivas Province |
• coordinates | 39°48′N 38°18′E |
• elevation | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
Mouth | Black Sea |
• location | Bafra, Samsun Province |
• coordinates | 41°44′04″N 35°57′23″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 1,355 km (842 mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 128 m3/s |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Devrez River, Gök River |
• right | Delice River |
Official name | Kizilirmak Delta |
Designated | April 15, 1998[1] |
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