Qoshqarköl

Qoshkarköl (Uiali) – a lake between Alaköl and Sasıqköl.

Geographical location

Located in the Alaköl district of Zhetisu region. Elevation above sea level is 349.8 m.

Hydrography

Area 120 km², length 18.2 km, width 9.6 m, average depth 4.07 m, catchment area 20.8 thousand km². The Jinishke River flows into the lake, and the Uiali River flows out. The outer shape is hemispherical. The bottom is flat, the shoals are uniform. The water is fresh, belonging to the hydrocarbonate class. Qoshkarköl is filled by rain and groundwater.

Flora and fauna

The shore is covered with reeds. Underwater grow algae, hornwort, and buckwheat. The lake contains 64 species of algae and 8 species of fish. On the western and southern shores, ducks, geese, swans, grebes, and other animals live.