Maral-gol

Maral-gol mountainous lake at the height of 1,910 metres (6,270 ft) on Murovdag Mountain in the west of Azerbaijan. The lake occupies the territory of 23 hectares (57 acres) with utmost depth of 60 metres (200 ft) Maralgol is connected with another unique beautiful mountain lake Goygol ("Blue lake") via Akhsu river. [1]Strong earthquake led to the creation of this lake is created where the rocks collapsed and blocked the route of the local river. The lake is surrounded with the marshland, typical moorland, mountains and dense forests. It is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the country out of other eight neighboring mountain lakes.

Maral-gol
Maral-gol
LocationAzerbaijan
Coordinates40°22′30″N 46°18′50″E
Typelake
Surface area23 hectares (57 acres)
Surface elevation1,910 metres (6,270 ft)

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