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Gur (river)
River of Khabarovsk Krai / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gur (Russian: Гур) is a river in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. It is the 9th longest tributary of the Amur, with a length of 349 kilometres (217 mi)[1] and a drainage basin area of 11,800 square kilometres (4,600 sq mi).[2][1] The river was known as "Khungari" (Хунгари) until the 1972 Renaming of geographical sites in the Russian Far East.[3] The town of Gurskoe, as well as the villages of Kenai, Uktur and Snezhny are located by the river. Gold mining is being developed in the river basin.[1]
Quick Facts Gur ГурХунгари, Location ...
Gur Гур Хунгари | |
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![]() View of the Gur | |
Mouth location in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia | |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Sikhote-Alin |
• coordinates | 49°37′47″N 139°16′04″E |
• elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
Mouth | Amur |
• coordinates | 50°04′31″N 135°54′32″E |
Length | 349 km (217 mi) |
Basin size | 11,800 km2 (4,600 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 170 m3/s (6,000 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Amur→ Sea of Okhotsk |
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The Gur Swamps (Russian: Гурское болото) are an important wetland area located on the right bank of the river in the Nanaysky District.[4]