Lake Van
Lake in Turkey
Lake Van is the largest lake in Turkey. It lies in the far east of Turkey in the provinces of Van and Bitlis, in the Armenian highlands. It is a saline soda lake, receiving water from many small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains.... Wikipedia
Fish: Alburnus tarichi
Islands: Akdamar Island, Çarpanak Island, Kuş Island, and more
Area: 1,450 mi²
Surface elevation: 5,381′
Volume: 145.6 cubic miles
Length: 73.94 mi
Average depth: 171 m (561 ft)