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Upper Karabakh Canal

canal, Azerbaijan
Also known as: Upper Karabakhsky Canal
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The Upper Karabakh Canal is a significant waterway in Azerbaijan, measuring 107 miles (172 km) in length. It plays a crucial role in the region's irrigation system by connecting the Aras River to the Mingəçevir Reservoir on the Kura River. This canal irrigates over 250,000 acres (100,000 hectares) of land and also supplies water to the Aras River during dry periods. The Kura-Aras Lowland, where the canal is located, is a major agricultural area in Azerbaijan, benefiting from a well-developed network of canals that enhance irrigation.1

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  1. Azerbaijan - Relief, drainage, and soils
  2. Karakum Canal

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