Van Golu Attractions
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Inland lake
Depth: about 400m/1,300ft (exact depth not known)
Measuring 80km/50mi long, 40km/25mi wide and with an area of 3765sq.km/1453sq.miles Lake Van is the largest lake in Turkey and seven times bigger than Lake Geneva. Its catchment area extends over 16,000sq.km/6,080sq.miles and its deepest point has not yet been established. It is believed to be about 400m/1,300ft, but even close to the bank depths of more than 250m/820ft have been measured. The water is rich in natural sodas (13%) and consequently there is little underwater life.
Depth: about 400m/1,300ft (exact depth not known)
Measuring 80km/50mi long, 40km/25mi wide and with an area of 3765sq.km/1453sq.miles Lake Van is the largest lake in Turkey and seven times bigger than Lake Geneva. Its catchment area extends over 16,000sq.km/6,080sq.miles and its deepest point has not yet been established. It is believed to be about 400m/1,300ft, but even close to the bank depths of more than 250m/820ft have been measured. The water is rich in natural sodas (13%) and consequently there is little underwater life.