Lake Siutghiol
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| Siutghiol | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Dobruja |
| Coordinates | 44°14′47″N 28°36′00″E / 44.24639°N 28.6°ECoordinates: 44°14′47″N 28°36′00″E / 44.24639°N 28.6°E |
| Basin countries | Romania |
| Surface area | 20 km² |
| Max. depth | 18 m |
Siutghiol (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈsjut.ɡjol]) is a lagoon in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It extends over 20 km² and has a maximum depth of 18 m.
In winter, up to 90% of its surface may be covered by ice.
[edit] Etymology
The name of the lake comes from the Turkish Sütgöl, meaning "the milk lake".
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