Lake Kuş
Lake Kuş (Turkish: Kuş Gölü, lit. 'Bird Lake') or Lake Manyas (Turkish: Manyas Gölü) is a lake in western Turkey, located in the Bandırma region. It is a shallow nutrient-rich freshwater lake (average depth 3 m) fed by groundwater and four streams. Small deltas have formed where the latter enter the lake, comprising extensive marshes and tree-lined riverbanks. Narrow belts of reed Phragmites fringe much of the lake. Water is abstracted for factory use and for irrigation. Cattle and sheep grazing are common along the lake shores.
| Lake Manyas | |
|---|---|
Lake Manyas | |
| Location | Balıkesir |
| Coordinates | 40°11′N 27°58′E |
| Basin countries | Turkey |
| Surface area | 160 km2 (62 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Lake Kus |
| Designated | 13 July 1994 |
| Reference no. | 660 |
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