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The Anadyr is a river in the far northeast of Russia, within Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. It is approximately 1,150 kilometers long, rises in the Anadyr Plateau, crosses the Anadyr Lowland, and reaches the Gulf of Anadyr, an inlet of the Bering Sea. Its lower course divides into channels and branches across a broad, sparsely settled Arctic landscape. [Great Russian Encyclopedia](https://old.bigenc.ru/text/1819781)
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Where is the Anadyr River located?
The Anadyr flows through the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in the far northeast of Russia. It drains a large part of the interior of Chukotka before reaching Anadyr Gulf.
How long is the Anadyr River?
The river is about 1,150 kilometers long, with some references giving a more precise figure of approximately 1,146 kilometers. The variation reflects different measurements of its headwaters.
Does the Anadyr River flow into the Bering Sea?
Yes. It empties into Anadyr Gulf, which is an inlet of the Bering Sea.
Is Anadyr also the name of a city?
Yes. Anadyr is also the name of Chukotka's administrative capital, located near the river's gulf and estuary region.
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