Lake Van

SalineTurkey
CountryTurkey
Area3,755 km2
Max Depth451 m
TypeSaline

About Lake Van

Largest lake in Turkey. Largest soda lake on Earth at pH 9.7. Only pearl mullet fish survives.

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