Todzha Lake, also known as Azas Lake (Russian: Тоджа, Азас), is a lake in Tuva in Russia.[1]

Todzha Lake
Azas Lake
Todzha Lake is located in Tuva Republic
Todzha Lake
Todzha Lake
LocationTuva
Coordinates52°24′N 96°30′E / 52.4°N 96.5°E / 52.4; 96.5
Primary inflowsAzas River
Primary outflowsToora-Khem River
Basin countriesRussia
Surface area51.6 km2 (19.9 sq mi)
Frozenearly November - second half of May

The lake has a surface area of 51.6 km2 (19.9 sq mi). The Azas River flows into and the Toora-Khem River flows out of Todzha Lake. The lake freezes in early November and remains icebound until the second half of May.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ Statistical Business Profile for the Siberian Federal District of the Russian Federation. Business Information Agency. 2008. p. 726. ISBN 9781418754808.

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