Mayn
The Mayn (Russian: Майн; Chukot: Мэйнывээм, meaning "The Great River") is a river in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Magadan Oblast) in Russia, one of the major tributaries of the Anadyr. The length of the river is 475 kilometres (295 mi). The area of is drainage basin is 32,800 square kilometres (12,700 sq mi).
| Mayn Майн | |
|---|---|
The Mayn in the Anadyr River Basin | |
Location in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug | |
| Etymology | "Great River" |
| Native name | Мэйнывээм (Chukot) |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
| Inhabited places | Vayegi, Ust-Mayn |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Koryak Highlands |
| • elevation | 240 metres (790 ft) |
| Mouth | Anadyr |
• coordinates | 65.1206°N 172.2389°E |
• elevation | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Length | 475 km (295 mi) |
| Basin size | 32,800 km2 (12,700 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Anadyr→ Bering Sea |
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