Turgay (river)

Turgay
Торғай
The Turgay in a map of the glacial lakes of Central Eurasia during the Ice Age
Location within Kazakhstan
Location
CountryKazakhstan
Physical characteristics
MouthShalkarteniz
 • coordinates
48°01′14″N 63°01′55″E / 48.02056°N 63.03194°E / 48.02056; 63.03194
Length825 km (513 mi)
Basin size157,000 km2 (61,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average9 m3/s (320 cu ft/s)

The Turgay ([torɣai]) (also known as Torgai, Torghay or Turgai; Kazakh: Торғай, Romanised: Torğai; Russian: Тургай Romanised: Turgay) is a river in Kazakhstan.[1] It has a length of 825 km (513 mi) and a drainage basin of 157,000 km2 (61,000 sq mi).[1]

The Naurzum Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the river basin.