GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Balkhash
Lake Balkhash lies in southeastern Kazakhstan in a closed basin. Its elongated shape and narrow internal connection help maintain differences between the relatively fresh western basin and more saline eastern basin.
Fast Facts
- The Ili is its dominant river inflow and reaches the western part through a delta.
- The lake has no natural surface outlet to an ocean.
- Its drainage links mountains and water use in China and Kazakhstan.
Connected lessons
- Lake BalkhashMap, explanation and practice
- Interior Asia: water that does not reach an oceanGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Aral SeaRelated places
- Tian ShanRelated places
- Caspian SeaRelated places