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Shahany Lagoon

Coordinates: 45°42′N 29°52′E / 45.700°N 29.867°E / 45.700; 29.867
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Shahany Lagoon
Coast of the Shahany Lagoon
The Shahany Lagoon on the schematic map of the Tuzly Lagoons (#3)
LocationBlack Sea
Coordinates45°42′N 29°52′E / 45.700°N 29.867°E / 45.700; 29.867
Ocean/sea sourcesAtlantic Ocean
Basin countriesUkraine
Max. length9 km (5.6 mi)
Max. width8 km (5.0 mi)
Surface area70 km2 (27 sq mi)
Max. depth2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Salinity~30 ‰

Shahany Lagoon (Ukrainian: Шагани, Romanian: Şagani, Turkish: Çagani Gölü) is a salty lagoon on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine in Tatarbunary Raion of Odessa Oblast. The lagoon is in the complex of Tuzly Lagoons, connected with the Alibey Lagoon. The area of the water body is 70 km², salinity is about 30‰. The lagoon is separated from the Black Sea by a sandbar.

Etymology

History

Flora and Fauna

References

  • Енциклопедія українознавства. У 10-х т. / Гол. ред. Володимир Кубійович. — Париж; Нью-Йорк: Молоде Життя, 1954—1989.