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Lake Beyşehir (Turkish: Beyşehir Gölü; anciently, Carallis or Karallis (Ancient Greek: Κάραλλις), or Caralis or Karalis (Κάραλις)[1][2]) is a large freshwater lake in Isparta and Konya provinces in southwestern Turkey. It is located at around 37°47′0″N 31°33′0″E and is the largest freshwater lake in Turkey. It has an area of 650 km² and is 45 km long and 20 km wide. It carries the same name as the principal urban centre of its region, Beyşehir. Anciently, it was considered part of ancient Isauria.[3]
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 Satellite image of Lake Beyşehir in 2019 | |
  Lake Beyşehir | |
| Coordinates | 37°47′0″N 31°33′0″E |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Max. length | 45 km (28 mi) |
| Max. width | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Surface area | 650.00 km2 (250.97 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,123 m (3,684 ft) |
The lake is fed by streams flowing from the Sultan Mountains and the Anamas Mountains. The water level in the lake often fluctuates by year and by season. Lake Beyşehir is used for irrigation and aquaculture, although it is also a national park. There are thirty-two islets in varying sizes in the lake. Lake Beyşehir is also an important site for many bird species.
The maximum depth is 10 metres.
Water in the lake was at its lowest level during the period 1960-1990 in October 1975 at 1121.96 metres, with 64,500 hectares of water surface. The highest water level in the same period was 1125.50 metres in March 1981, with a surface area of 74,600 hectares.[4]
See also
- List of lakes in Turkey
- Taşköprü, a historic regulator dam and bridge next to the lake
- Lake Beyşehir National Park
References
- Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
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Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Carallis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. - Strabo. Geographica. Vol. p. 568. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
- Dursun, Sukru. "Effect of Global Climate Change on Water Balance of Beyşehir Lake". Balwois.com. Selcuk University: 9.
- Lake Beyşehir at BirdLife International
External links
- Documentary by ADOKBEL (Association Of Anatolian Natural And Cultural Documentaries)
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На других языках
[de] Beyşehir Gölü
Der Beyşehir Gölü (Beyşehir-See) ist der drittgrößte See der Türkei.- [en] Lake Beyşehir
[es] Lago de Beyşehir
El lago de Beyşehir (en turco, Beyşehir Gölü) es un gran lago de agua dulce en las provincias de Isparta y Konya, al suroeste de Turquía. Tiene un área de 650.00 km² y tiene 45 km de longitud y 25 km de ancho. El nivel de las aguas varía con frecuencia. Sus aguas son utilizadas para riego. Tiene unas pocas islas interiores. Beyşehir es también un importante lugar de nidificación de diversas especies de pájaros.[fr] Lac de Beyşehir
Le lac de Beyşehir (en turc : Beyşehir Gölü) est le troisième plus grand lac naturel de Turquie. Menacé d'assèchement, il risque d'avoir entièrement disparu vers 2040[1].[it] Lago di Beyşehir
Il lago di Beyşehir (in turco: Beyşehir Gölü) è un grande lago d'acqua dolce del sud-ovest della Turchia, compreso tra la provincia di Isparta e la provincia di Konya, nel Distretto dei laghi.[ru] Бейшехир (озеро)
Бейшехи́р[2] (тур. Beyşehir Gölü, лат. Caralis, Karalis,греч. Κάραλις) — крупное пресноводное озеро в провинциях Ыспарта и Конья, в юго-западной части Турции. Расположено в тектонической впадине в западной части гор Тавр. Имеет площадь 656 км², длину 45 км и ширину 20 км. Носит то же название, что и главный город региона, Бейшехир.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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