ANGARA RIVER


Meaning of ANGARA RIVER in English

River, southeast-central Russia.

The outlet for Lake Baikal , it is a major tributary of the Yenisey River , which it joins near Yeniseysk. It is about 1,105 mi (1,779 km) long, and with its many rapids, it provides great potential for hydroelectric power. Some existing dams and power stations provide power in the Irkutsk industrial area.

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