| Attribute | Zaysan × | Alakol × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 5510 | 2650 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 5 | 22 |
| Volume (km³) | 53 | 58.6 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 60000 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 2.85 | 25.2 |
| Frozen Period | Nov.-Apr. | Jan.-Apr. |
| Mixing Type | Dimictic | Dimictic |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Natural | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 47.987 | 46.109 |
| Longitude | 83.994 | 81.731 |