Lake Boyukshor
Boyukshor (Azerbaijani: Böyük Şor gölü), also spelled separately Boyuk Shor (in translation refers to "Big Salty"), is the second largest lake of Azerbaijan and the largest on Absheron Peninsula. It is located in the center of the Absheron peninsula, on the boundaries of Binagadi, Sabunchu and Narimanov raions of the city of Baku.
| Lake Boyukshor | |
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Lake Boyukshor | |
| Location | Absheron Peninsula, Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 40°27′02″N 49°53′15″E |
| Lake type | Endorheic lake |
| Basin countries | Azerbaijan |
| Max. length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.5–2.0 km (0.93–1.24 mi) |
| Surface area | 16.2 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Max. depth | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) |
| Water volume | 45 million cubic metres (1.6×109 cu ft) |
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