Lake Nazik

Lake Nazik (Turkish: Nazik; Armenian: Նազիկ, Kurdish: Gola Nazikê) is a freshwater lake in the Ahlat district, Bitlis Province, eastern part of Turkey. It is close to Lake Van. Lake Nazik has maximum depth of about 50 m.^[1]

Lake Nazik
The south-eastern shore of Lake Nazik
Lake Nazik
Location	Nazik, Ahlat, Bitlis Province
Coordinates	38.855547°N 42.286783°E / 38.855547; 42.286783
Lake type	Volcanic dam, Freshwater
Basin countries	Turkey
Max. length	11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Max. width	7 km (4.3 mi)
Surface area	44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Average depth	40–50 m (130–160 ft)
Max. depth	50 m (160 ft)
Surface elevation	1,816 m (5,958 ft)

Geology and geomorphology

It is estimated that Nazik Lake was formed when lava flows from the Bilican Mountains blocked the valley where the lake settled.^[2]

See also

• Lake Haçlı