| Attribute | Issyk-Kool × | Van × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 6236 | 3713 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 270 | - |
| Volume (km³) | 1738 | 607 |
| Shoreline (km) | 688 | - |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 15844 | 10000 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 305 | 145 |
| Frozen Period | None | None |
| Mixing Type | Monomictic | - |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Natural | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 42.413 | 38.629 |
| Longitude | 77.282 | 42.956 |