Lake Arın
Lake Arın | |
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Location | Bitlis Province, East Turkey |
Coordinates | 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°ECoordinates: 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E |
Type | soda lake |
Basin countries | Turkey |
Surface area | 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 1,650 metres (5,410 ft) |
Lake Arın is a soda lake in Turkey. It is a part of Adilcevaz ilçe (district) of Bitlis Province. The mid point of the lake is at 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E. [1]The lake is to the east of Adilcevaz and separated from Lake Van, the biggest lake of Turkey by alluvial deposits [2] of only 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) width. The elevation of the lake is 1,650 metres (5,410 ft).
The area of the lake is about 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi).[2] Gadwall, red-crested pochard and ruddy duck are among the birds of the lake. [3]
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