Shakhimardan, Uzbekistán
Shakhimardan boasts fantastically fresh mountain air and crystal clear fresh water of its rivers. The mountain landscapes in the area are stunning. At a distance of seven kilometers northeast of city lies in the mountains the ‘blue lake’ Kurban-Kul. The lake is located at an altitude of 1,724 meters; it is 170 meters long and 60 meters wide. It was formed as a result of powerful earthquakes on 1766. Its depth varies from 5 to 10 meters.
In summer the temperature of its waters reaches +15° C at most, since the lake is fed by cold mountain streams. The locals take great care of the lake, protecting it from pollution. Water is source of life in the mountains, too. The fertile land spots are valued highly in the area as well; they are all carefully cultivated and tended. Thanks to such attitude, Shakhimardan environment remains uniquely clean.
The town of Shakhimardan is located at a distance of 55 km from Ferghana at an altitude of 1,550 m in the mountains of the Alay Range. Shakhimardan is an enclave of Uzbekistan within the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In 1930s the town became Uzbekistan’s as a result of a territorial exchange between the republics. The population of Shakhimardan is not large; it is about 5,000. The town is washed by the two mountain streams Ok-Su and Kok-Su, which further join to form the larger river Shakhimardan-Sa
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