Kem (Yenisey)
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This article is about a tributary of the Yenisey in Siberia. For the river in Karelia, see Kem (river). For other uses, see Kem (disambiguation).
Kem (Russian: Кемь) is a river in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Siberia, Russia.[1] It is a left bank tributary of the Yenisey.[1]
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Kem | |
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Native name | Кемь (Russian) |
Location | |
Country | Russia |
Region | Krasnoyarsk Krai |
District | Bolshemurtinsky District, Kazachinsky District, Pirovsky District, Yeniseysky District |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 57°06′06″N 92°38′02″E |
Mouth | Yenisey |
• coordinates | 58°31′04″N 92°05′44″E |
Length | 356 km (221 mi) |
Basin size | 8,940 km2 (3,450 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | 141 km from the mouth |
• average | 12.86 m3/s (454 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Yenisey→ Kara Sea |
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The name of the river Kem comes from the ancient word "kem" or "hem" that has a meaning of "great river".[2] This toponymy is very popular and widespread from Siberia up to Karelia and Finland.[2]