Lake Batmış
Lake Batmış (Turkish: Batmış Gölü; is a lake at the western foot of Süphan mountain.
| Lake Batmış | |
|---|---|
  Lake Batmış | |
| Location | Adilcevaz, Bitlis Province |
| Coordinates | 38.891°N 42.649°E |
| Lake type | Freshwater |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 3.400km2 |
| Max. depth | 3.5 m |
| 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]
References
- "Batmış Gölü kesin korunacak alan ilan edilmiştir". van.csb.gov.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 2019-10-18.
- "Batmış Gölü" (PDF). dogadernegi.org. Doğa Derneği. p. 1.
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