Mari Depression
Марийская низменность
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View of the area from the air
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  Mari Depression Location in Mari El, Russia | |
| Coordinates: 56°30′N 46°35′E / 56.500°N 46.583°E / 56.500; 46.583 | |
| Location | Mari El, Russia |
| Part of | Volga Basin |
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| • Total | 270,000 km2 (100,000 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 meters (160 ft) to 100 meters (330 ft) |
The Mari Depression (Russian: Марийская низменность) is a depressioninGornomariysky District, Mari El, Russian Federation.
The depression is located on the left side of the Volga, from the western borders of the Mari El to the Bolshaya Kokshaga River. The average height of the depression is between 50 meters (160 ft) and 100 meters (330 ft) and there are many small lakes and swamps.[1] The area is now partly flooded by the Cheboksary Reservoir.[2]
There are ancient dunes covered with forests located between the rivers.[1]
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