Lake Beyşehir

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Lake Beyşehir
Lake Beyşehir - Islet on Lake Beyşehir
Islet on Lake Beyşehir
Coordinates 37°47′0″N, 31°33′0″ECoordinates: 37°47′0″N, 31°33′0″E
Basin countries Turkey
Max. length 45 km
Max. width 20 km
Surface area 650.00 km²

Lake Beyşehir (Turkish: Beyşehir Gölü) is a large freshwater lake in Isparta and Konya provinces, southwestern part of Turkey. It is located at around 37°47′0″N, 31°33′0″E. It has an area of 650.00 km² and is 45 km long and 20 km wide. It carries the same name as the principal urban center of its region, Beyşehir.

Water level in the lake often fluctuates. Lake Beyşehir is used for irrigation, 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.

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