Lake Haçlı
Lake Haçlı (also known as Lake Bulanık) is a fresh-water lake in Turkey. The lake is to the south of Bulanık ilçe (district) of Muş Province at about 39°01′N 42°18′E. Its distance to Bulanık is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).
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| Location | Muş Province, East Turkey |
| Coordinates | 39°01′N 42°18′E |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface elevation | 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) |
It is situated on a high plateau of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) [1]
Its area is about 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi) and its maximum depth is 7 metres (23 ft). The area and the depth don't fluctuate between summer and winter. The lake is fed by Şeyhkorum Creek and some smaller creeks.[2]
Fauna
Gadwall, ruddy shelduck, demoiselle crane are among the bird population of the lake. Animal husbandry is one of the major economic activities around the lake. Fishing is only of minor importance.[1]
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