Lake Sasykkol
Sasykkol Lake (Kazakh: Сасықкөл, Sasyqkól) is a lake in eastern part of Kazakhstan. It is located at around 46°35′0″N 81°0′0″E. It has an area of 600 km² (736 km² when water level in the lake is high), average depth of 3.3 m and maximum depth of 4.7 m. Fishery on the lake is common. The Mute Swan, Whooper Swan and Spoonbill can be found here.
| Sasykkol Lake Сасықкөл | |
|---|---|
 Lakes Sasykkol (left) and Alakol in 2003 | |
  Sasykkol Lake Сасықкөл | |
| Coordinates | 46°35′0″N 81°0′0″E |
| Basin countries | Kazakhstan |
| Surface area | 600 km2 (230 sq mi) Max: 736 km2 (284 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.7 m (15 ft) |
References
- Alakol Biosphere Reserve
- "Alakol". World Network of Biosphere Reserves Directory. UNESCO. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
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