Kanas Nature Reserve

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Kanas Nature Reserve, 155 kilometers north of Burjin County, covers an area of 2.500 square kilometers. It is a complicated nature reserve, and is attractive with its unique scenery. Kanas Lake is located in the heart of the nature reserve, with an area of 37.7 square kilometers and an average depth of 90 meters. The 125kilometer-long Kanas River winds its way like a pearl necklace with the Kanas Lake the most beautiful, bright pearl. The lake is held holy the locals.

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