Talas River
| Talas Талас | |
|---|---|
Talas River near Taraz | |
Course of the Talas | |
| Location | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | confluence of the Karakol and Uch-Koshoy |
| • coordinates | 42°29′25″N 72°34′01″E / 42.4902°N 72.567°E |
| • elevation | 1,497 m (4,911 ft) |
| Mouth | Muyunkum Desert |
• location | Akzhar lakes |
• coordinates | 44°03′36″N 69°39′36″E / 44.0600°N 69.6600°E |
• elevation | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Length | 661 km (411 mi) |
| Basin size | 52,700 km2 (20,300 sq mi) |
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The Talas (/tɑːˈlɑːs/; Kyrgyz and Kazakh: Талас [tɑˈɫɑs]) is a river that rises in the Talas Region of Kyrgyzstan and flows west into Kazakhstan. The river is 661 kilometres (411 mi) long and has a basin area of 52,700 square kilometres (20,300 sq mi).