Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve

Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve
View of the Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve; The lake in the middle is Kylaaköl
Map showing the location of Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve
Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve
LocationJalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates41°52′N 71°59′E / 41.867°N 71.983°E / 41.867; 71.983
Area238.68 km2 (92.15 sq mi)
Established1959
Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve: View north from the southern end of Lake Sary-Chelek.

The Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve (Kyrgyz: Сары-Челек мамлекеттик коругу, Russian: Сары-Челекский государственный заповедник) is located in Aksy District, Jalal-Abad Region in western Kyrgyzstan.[1] Established in 1959, it currently covers 23,868 hectares.[2] In 1978 it was designated as a World Biosphere reserve by UNESCO.[3] The Reserve is located at altitudes from 1,200–4,247 metres (3,937–13,934 ft) above sea level.[4] The name of Sary Chelek translates as "Yellow bucket" from Kyrgyz language.[5]

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  2. ^ "Specially protected natural territories of the Kyrgyz Republic". Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Sary-Chelek Biosphere Reserve, Kyrgyzstan". UNESCO.
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  5. ^ "Sary-Chelek". Central-asia.guide. Retrieved 2021-03-31.