Ilirney (lake)
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This article is about the lake. For the town, see Ilirney.
Ilirney (Chukchi Элер-нэй) is a group of two lakes in Bilibinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia.
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Location | Bilibinsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
Coordinates | 67°27′N 168°33′E |
Etymology | rocky island |
Primary inflows | Ilirneyveyem |
Primary outflows | Ilirneyveyem |
Basin countries | Chukotka, Russia |
Max. length | 9.4 km (5.8 mi) |
Max. width | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface area | 28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
Islands | One (northern lake) |
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Archaeological remains of the Neolithic have been found on the shores of the lake.