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Biya

Right headwater of Ob in Altai Republic, Russia

Body of waterriverQ859934

Length: 301 km
Discharge: 477 cubic metre per second
Origin of the watercourse: Teletskoye
Mouth: Ob
Country: Russia
, Russian Empire
, Soviet Union
Watershed area: 37,000 km²

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The Biya is a river in the Altai Republic and Altai Krai in Russia. At its confluence with the Katun, downstream of the city Biysk, the Ob is formed. The Biya is 301 km long; the area of its drainage basin is 37,000 km2. It flows out of the Lake Teletskoye. The river freezes up in mid-November to early December. It breaks up in early or mid-April. The Biya is navigable on its entire length.

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