The , with elevations up to 15,653 feet (4,771 m), and the (up to 17,113 feet.... shore lake

The , with elevations up to 15,653 feet (4,771 m), and the (up to 17,113 feet [5,216 m]) frame the Issyk-Kul Basin with steep slopes and rocky crests. Air temperatures in July on the shore average about 62 F (17 C), while in January, on the western edge of the basin, the temperatures average about 28 F (-2 C). Lake Issyk-Kul's shores open out gently, with coves on the eastern and southeastern sides. More than 20 kinds of fish live in Lake Issyk-Kul. The lake's western and eastern shores serve as a wintering place for waterfowl. To conserve the wildlife, the Issyk-Kul Preserve was founded in 1948, encompassing a lake waterfront and a 1-mile (1.6-kilometre) shore zone in which hunting is forbidden. APA style: Issyk-Kul, Lake.