Shatsky Lakes

Shatsky Lakes (Ukrainian: Шацькі озера; Shatski Ozera) means "Lakes of Shatsk" in Ukrainian. It is a group of fresh water lakes located in northern Ukraine near the borders with Belarus and Poland, in the basin of the Bug river. The Shatsky Lakes are known for their clean, pure waters and views of the surrounding forests. The largest and most famous lake is Svitiaz.

Shatskyi Lakes
photograph of lake scene
Shatskyi Lakes is located in Volyn Oblast
Shatskyi Lakes
Shatskyi Lakes
Shatskyi Lakes is located in Ukraine
Shatskyi Lakes
Shatskyi Lakes
LocationNorthern Ukraine
Coordinates51°30′N 23°50′E
Basin countriesUkraine, Belarus, and Poland
SettlementsShatsk
Official nameShatsk Lakes
Designated23 November 1995
Reference no.775[1]

See also

References

  1. "Shatsk Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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