Lake Balkhash takes 86% of water inflow from Balkhash-Alakol basin.
Navigation on the Lake Balkhash originated in 1931 with the arrival of two steamers and three barges.
The city is about 30 km from Lake Balkhash.
He had advanced farther than Lake Balkhash, gaining over the Kirghiz population on his way.
The province borders Lake Balkhash to its northeast.
The river flows into Lake Balkhash and is driven by snowmelt from the mountains.
It flows into the Ili River, which is considered to be the largest artery of Lake Balkhash.
The river empties into Lake Balkhash near its center.
He made a marriage alliance with the rulers of Kangju near Lake Balkhash and led his entire tribe westward.
About 44 BC he made a close alliance with Kangju near Lake Balkhash.