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Karakol (Shalkarteniz)

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Karakol (Shalkarteniz)

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Karakol (Kazakh) is a lake in Yrgyz District, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan. The lake lies at the southern end of the great lake Shalkarteniz, about 145 kilometers (90 mi) southeast of Yrgyz, the capital of the district. The nearest settlement is Zhaisanbai village, located 27 kilometers (17 mi) to the west.

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