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Lake Van: Turkey's Largest Lake
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- General Information
- Lake Van is Turkey's largest lake, covering 3,755 square kilometers
- Located in western Van, surrounded by mountains reaching over 1 kilometer
- Formed over 600,000 years ago and supplies water from mountains and rain
- Historical Sites
- 3,000-year-old Urartu castle discovered underwater, reaching 4 meters high
- Ancient Armenian church on Adair island, used by 12,000 people during Armenian genocide
- Ahlat Island features medieval cemetery and numerous historical structures
- Natural Attractions
- Akdamar Island offers deserted scenery and beautiful flowers
- Mount Nemrut provides mineral water lakes and unique ecosystem
- Lake Van water has healing properties for respiratory diseases
- Tourism and Activities
- Popular for water sports including sailing and windsurfing
- Numerous restaurants and cafes serve local cuisine
- Best visited in spring and summer due to temperature variations