How was lake Issyk-Kul formed?

Creation legend One barber yelled the secret into a well, but he did not cover the well afterwards. As a result, the well water rose and flooded the kingdom. The kingdom is today under the waters of Issyk-Kul. According to the legend, this is how the lake was formed.

What is the Issyk-Kul where is it located?

Kyrgyzstan
Lake Ysyk, Kyrgyz Ysyk-köl, Russian Ozero Issyk-kul, a drainless lake in northeastern Kyrgyzstan. Situated in the northern Tien Shan (“Celestial Mountains”), it is one of the largest high-mountain lakes in the world and is famous for its magnificent scenery and unique scientific interest.

Which mountain range is bordered Issyk-Kul lake to the north?

Central Tien Shan Range
Two mountain chains of the Central Tien Shan Range border the lake – in the north the Kungei-Alatau (in Turkic: “facing the sun”), and in the south the Terskei-Alatau (in Turkic: “turned away from the sun”).

Where is Kyrgyzstan located?

Asia
Kyrgyzstan/Continent

How many rivers and streams flow into Issyk-Kul lake?

Its area is 6206 km2, and volume is 1738 km3. The lake is of tectonic origin. The basin of Lake Issyk Kul includes 138 small rivers and streams; of these 11 are rivers with catchment areas of more than 300 km2 (the largest catchment area is 655 km2).

How do I get from Almaty to Issyk-Kul?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Issyk-Kul is to Private Transfer which costs $116 and takes 4h 4m. What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Issyk-Kul? The quickest way to get from Almaty to Issyk-Kul is to Private Transfer which costs $116 and takes 4h 4m.

How many rivers and streams flow into Issyk Kul lake?

How many rays does the sun on the Kyrgyz national flag have?

In the centre of the flag is a yellow sun with 40 rays, corresponding to the followers of Manas and the tribes he united; its further symbolic attributes are light, nobility, and eternity.