Lake Arin

Lake Arin (in Turkish: Arin Gölü; also Sodalı Göl) 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. [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).

Lake Arin
Lake Arin
LocationBitlis Province, East Turkey
Coordinates38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E
Typesoda lake
Basin countriesTurkey
Max. length5 km (3.1 mi)
Max. width3.33 km (2.07 mi)
Surface area13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi)
Surface elevation1,650 metres (5,410 ft)
Settlementsvillages of Karshyaka, Gyoldyuzyu

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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