Lake Arin
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  Lake Arin | |
| Location | Bitlis Province, East Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E |
| Type | soda lake |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Max. length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.33 km (2.07 mi) |
| Surface area | 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,650 metres (5,410 ft) |
| Settlements | villages of Karshyaka, Gyoldyuzyu |
Lake Arin (in Turkish: Arin Gölü; also Sodalı Göl) is a soda lake in Turkey. It is a part of Adilcevaz ilçe (district) of Bitlis Province. The mid point of the lake is at 38°48′35″N 42°59′20″E / 38.80972°N 42.98889°E. [1]The lake is to the east of Adilcevaz and separated from Lake Van, the biggest lake of Turkey by alluvial deposits [2] of only 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) width. The elevation of the lake is 1,650 metres (5,410 ft).
The area of the lake is about 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi).[2] Gadwall, red-crested pochard and ruddy duck are among the birds of the lake. [3]
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