Lake Siutghiol
| Siutghiol | |
|---|---|
 Lake Siutghiol | |
| Location | Northern Dobruja |
| Coordinates | 44°14′47″N 28°36′00″E / 44.24639°N 28.60000°ECoordinates: 44°14′47″N 28°36′00″E / 44.24639°N 28.60000°E |
| Basin countries | Romania |
| Surface area | 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
Siutghiol (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈsjut.ɡjol]) is a lagoon in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It extends over 20 km² and has a maximum depth of 18 m.
In winter, up to 90% of its surface may be covered by ice.
Etymology
The name of the lake comes from the Turkish Sütgöl, meaning "the milk lake".
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