Zorkul

Zorkul () is a lake in the Pamir Mountains, Hindu Kush. It extends east to west for about 25 km. Along the western half of the lake runs the Afghan-Tajik border, turning south towards Concord Peak (5469 m), about 15 km south of the lake. The lake's eastern half lies in Tajikistan. Out of the lake, towards the west, flows Pamir River. At the eastern end of the lake is a small settlement, Qarabolaq.

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Pamir Mountains: Located in Central Asia, the Pamir Mountains are formed by the junction of the Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world's highest mountains. They are also known by the Chinese name of Congling....

Hindu Kush: The Hindu Kush, Hindū Kūsh, Hindoo Koosh or Hindukush (هندوکش in Persian) is a mountain range in Afghanistan as well as in Balawaristan (Northern Areas of Pakistan). It is the westernmost extension of the Pamir Mountains, the Karakoram Range, and the Hi...

Afghan: Afghan can refer to any of the following:...