Terek–Kuma Canal
Canal in southern Russia
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Terek–Kuma Canal (Russian: Терско-Кумский канал is a canal in southern Russia, and connects between the Terek River and Kuma River. It has a total length of 150 kilometres (93 mi), and an irrigation area of about 100,000 hectares (250,000 acres).[1]
| Terek–Kuma Canal | |
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 Interactive map of Terek–Kuma Canal | |
| Location | Stavropol Krai, Russia |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 150 km (93 miles) |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Terek River |
| End point | Kuma River |
Beginning coordinates | 43°42′33″N 44°31′03″E |
Ending coordinates | 44°48′09″N 44°39′38″E |
History
In December 1926, Soviet authorities approved the construction of a canal between the Terek River and Kuma River to improve the local irrigation system.[2]
In October 1967, a government institution was set up to regulate the water supply systems near the Terek River, including for this canal.[3]
In the future, this canal could become part of the water source for the Eurasia Canal, which is currently under planning.[4]
