Gazimur
River in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
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The Gazimur (Russian: Газимур, also Gasimur or Bolshoy Gazimur[1]) is a river of Zabaykalsky Krai, Siberia, eastern Russia, a left tributary of the Argun.[2] With a length of 592 kilometres (368 mi) and a basin area of 12,100 square kilometres (4,700 mi2),[3] the Gazimur is one of the major East Transbaikalian rivers. It originates in the north-west ridge of Nerchinsk. It flows generally from the south-west to north-east. The banks are typically steep, overgrown with bushes. The Gazimur typically has a shallow, rocky bottom, and clear water. It freezes at the beginning of November and thaws in early May. Gazimursky Zavod is located on the bank of the river.
| Gazimur | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Zabaykalsky Krai |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 50°43′23″N 117°29′13″E |
| • elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Mouth | Argun |
• coordinates | 52°56′10″N 120°20′58″E |
• elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Length | 592 km (368 mi) |
| Basin size | 12,100 km2 (4,700 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Argun→ Amur→ Sea of Okhotsk |
In the early 1720s, the basin was explored for deposits of silver.
