Lake Arın

Lake Arın
Location Bitlis Province, East Turkey
Coordinates 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E / 38.80972; 42.98889Coordinates: 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E / 38.80972; 42.98889
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 / 38.80972; 42.98889. [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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