Lake Sinoe

Lake Sinoe is a lagoon in Northern Dobruja, Romania, close to the Black Sea. Its name derives from Slavic (Blue Lake). The ruins of the ancient Greek colony of Histria are located on the lake shore.

Sinoe
Sinoe Lake, Constanța County, Romania
Sinoe
LocationNorthern Dobruja
Coordinates44°35′00″N 28°50′00″E
Typelagoon, brackish
Basin countriesRomania
Surface area135.6 km2 (52.4 sq mi)
Max. depth1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)
Surface elevation0 m (0 ft)
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