Suusamyr Valley
Suusamyr Valley lies at 2,000-2,500 meters above the sea level between Suusamyr Too and Kyrgyz Ala-Too ranges of Tian Shan mountains in Central Asia. Suusamyr River flows through it. The valley is predominantly used as "alpine summer pastures full of herbs and wild flowers – carpeting the valley floor in many colours."[1]The area of the valley is 4,300 km2 (1,700 sq mi). [2]
| Suusamyr Valley | |
|---|---|
 Yurt in Suusamyr Valley | |
| Area | 4,300 km2 (1,700 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Суусамыр өрөөнү (Kyrgyz) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Coordinates | 42.1941°N 73.5612°E |
| River | Suusamyr River |
The valley is located in Chuy Region[3] of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek — Osh (M41) (European route E010) road enters the valley at the tunnel under Töö Ashuu Pass and leaves it at Ala-Bel Pass.
References
- Claytor, Ian. "Suusamyr". Postcard from Bishkek. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- Кыргызстандын географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan] (in Kyrgyz). Bishkek: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz National Encyclopedia. 2004. p. 718. ISBN 9967-14-006-2.
- "Road & Administrative Map of Kyrgyzstan". Retrieved 11 February 2015.
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