Korzhin Island

Korzhin Island (also known as Kurzhin, Kurdzhyn, Korzhun, Kurzhon or Kurdzhun Island) is a long and flat island in Lake Balkhash. It is located in the central portion of the lake.[1][2]

Korzhin Island
NASA picture of Korzhin Island.
Korzhin Island
Coordinates: 46°35′N 75°55′E
CountryKazakhstan
Body of waterLake Balkhash
ProvinceAlmaty Province

Geography

Korzhin is a desert island having a length of 13.5 km (8.4 mi) and a maximum width of 0.8 km (0.50 mi).[3]

Administratively Korzhin Island belongs to the Almaty Province of Kazakhstan.

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gollark: Polar shift meme?
gollark: It can either reflect, allow through or absorb some solar energy, but not magically get rid of it.
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