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The Aldan is a river in the Sakha Republic of eastern Siberia, Russia, and a right-bank tributary of the Lena. It is about 2,273 kilometers long, rises on the northern side of the Stanovoy Range, crosses the Aldan Highlands, and joins the Lena downstream from Yakutsk. Its basin includes gold deposits in the upper river region, and the river is seasonally navigable in parts. [Hrvatska enciklopedija](https://enciklopedija.hr/clanak/aldan-rijeka)
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Where does the Aldan River begin and end?
The Aldan rises on the northern slopes of the Stanovoy Range in eastern Russia. It flows through the Sakha Republic and joins the Lena River.
How long is the Aldan River?
The Aldan is about 2,273 kilometers long. It is the largest right-bank tributary of the Lena.
Why is the Aldan basin associated with mining?
The basin contains important deposits of gold and coal, as well as historic mica resources. Settlements such as Tommot and Ust-Maya developed partly around transport and resource activity.
Is the Aldan navigable?
The river is navigable for roughly 1,753 kilometers from its mouth during the usable season. It normally freezes from about October until May.
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