This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more

Lake Van

x
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Lake Van
Address:
Lake Van, Turkey

Lake Van , the largest lake in Turkey, lies in the far east of that country in the provinces of Van and Bitlis. It is a saline soda lake, receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains. Lake Van is one of the world's largest endorheic lakes – a volcanic eruption blocked the original outlet from the basin in ancient times. Although Lake Van has an altitude of 1,640 m in a region with harsh winters, its high salinity prevents most of it from freezing, and even the shallow northern section freezes only rarely.
Continue reading...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Attraction Location



Lake Van Videos

Shares

x

More Attractions in Van

x

Menu