Vakh
The Vakh (Russian: Вах) is a river in Khanty–Mansia, Russia. It is a right tributary of the Ob. The Vakh is 964 kilometres (599 mi) long with a basin area of 76,700 square kilometres (29,600 sq mi).
| Vakh | |
|---|---|
Mouth location in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia | |
| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Ob |
• coordinates | 60.8191°N 76.8184°E |
| Length | 964 km (599 mi) |
| Basin size | 76,700 km2 (29,600 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ob→ Kara Sea |
The river is a status B Ramsar wetland, nominated for designation as a Wetland of International Importance in 2000.
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