Lake Batmış
Lake in Turkey
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Lake Batmış (Turkish: Batmış Gölü); is a lake at the western foot of Süphan mountain.
LocationAdilcevaz, Bitlis Province, Turkey
Coordinates38.891°N 42.649°E
| Lake Batmış | |
|---|---|
  Lake Batmış Location within Turkey | |
| Location | Adilcevaz, Bitlis Province, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38.891°N 42.649°E |
| Lake type | Freshwater |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| 3,400 square kilometres (1,300 sq mi) | |
| Max. depth | 3.5 metres (11 ft) |
Surface elevation | 2.210 m (7 ft 3.0 in) |
The lake has been declared an area of definitive protection by the presidency.[1]
Natural history
It is an important wetland area for birds.[2]