Qarqarçay

The Qarqarçay (Gargarchay; Armenian: Կարկառ, romanized: Karkar) is a river located in Azerbaijan, in the drainage basin of the Kura. Parts of the river flow through the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh. Its length is 115 kilometres (71 mi), the area of the basin is 1,490 square kilometres (580 sq mi).[1] The river begins on the Karabakh Plateau at the altitude of 2,080 metres (6,820 ft) and is formed by the confluence of the rivers Zarysly and Khalfali.[1] The main tributaries are Ballyja, Badara and Daghdaghan. The Qarqar is fed by the rain, snow and underground waters.

Qarqarçay
Canyon of the Qarqarçay
Location
CountryAzerbaijan
Physical characteristics
MouthKura
 • coordinates
40°09′32″N 47°32′06″E
Length115 km (71 mi)
Basin size1,490 km2 (580 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionKura→ Caspian Sea

The Askeran fortress is situated on the banks of the Qarqar.

  • Qarqar river
  • "Zontik" (Umbrella) natural monument

See also

References
  1. Azerbaijan Soviet Encyclopedia (1979), vol. 3, p. 70
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