Omolon

Omolon is a name with multiple potential referents, including:

• Omolon (River): A major river in northeastern Siberia, Russia. It is a right tributary of the Kolyma River, draining a large area of the Omolon Highlands. The river is known for its length (approximately 1,114 km or 692 miles), its basin size, and its importance as a waterway in the remote regions it traverses. Navigation is possible on the river during the ice-free season.

• Omolon Highlands: A mountainous region located in northeastern Siberia, Russia. This area is characterized by rugged terrain and is drained by the Omolon River and its tributaries.

• Omolon (Settlement): A small rural locality (a selo) situated in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. It is located near the Omolon River.

The name "Omolon" likely originates from a local indigenous language of the region, though the precise etymology is not definitively known. The river and associated geographical features have historically been significant for the indigenous peoples of the region, and later for Russian explorers and settlers.