Khanka, Ramsar wetland at Russian-Chinese border, Primorsky Krai and Heilongjiang.
The freshwater lake spans 4,190 square kilometers between Russia and China, with Russia controlling 3,030 square kilometers of the total surface.
During the Neolithic period, Balhae tribes established settlements near the lake, followed by Jurchen and Manchu ancestors who utilized its resources.
The name Xingkai originates from Manchu language, translating to water flowing from top to bottom, reflecting the regional linguistic influences.
The lake receives water from 23 rivers while the Songacha River serves as its main outflow, forming part of the border between Russia and China.
The Khanka pine tree grows exclusively in this region, making it a botanical specimen found nowhere else in the natural world.
Location: Primorsky Krai
Location: Heilongjiang
Elevation above the sea: 69 m
GPS coordinates: 45.01667,132.41667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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