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fifty shades of blue

Lake Issyk-Kul is the pearl of Kyrgyzstan.The uniqueness of the lake is that it does not freeze even in winter, which is why it was called Issyk-Kul. Translated it means “warm lake”.

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Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
Copyright: © Ainur Manapkyzy