Kerulen
river, Asia
Also known as: Herlen
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The Kerulen is a river located in eastern Mongolia that flows south and east, eventually merging with the Argun River in Manchuria. It is one of Mongolia's major rivers, with a drainage area of approximately 51,000 square miles. The Kerulen originates in the Khentii Mountains and flows across eastern Mongolia. While rivers in northern Mongolia generally flow towards the Arctic or Pacific oceans, the Kerulen is part of an interior drainage system, ultimately leading to salt lakes or disappearing into the desert.123
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