Lake Nazik

Lake Nazik (Turkish: Nazik; Armenian: Նազիկ) is a freshwater lake in the Bitlis Province, eastern part of Turkey. It is located at 38.855547°N 42.286783°E / 38.855547; 42.286783, close to Lake Van. Lake Nazik is located in the elevation of about 1,816 m. It has an area of 44.5 km² and maximum depth of about 50 m.

Lake Nazik
The south-eastern shore of Lake Nazik
LocationBitlis Province
Coordinates38.855547°N 42.286783°E / 38.855547; 42.286783
Lake typeFreshwater
Basin countriesTurkey
Max. length11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Max. width7 km (4.3 mi)
Surface area44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Average depth40–50 m (130–160 ft)
Max. depth50 m (160 ft)
Surface elevation1,816 m (5,958 ft)

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