Lake Beyşehir

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Lake Beyşehir seen from space (false color)
Lake Beyşehir seen from space (false color)

Lake Beyşehir (Turkish: Beyşehir Gölü) is a large freshwater lake in Isparta and Konya provinces, southwestern part of Turkey. It is located at around 37°47′0″N, 31°33′0″E. It has an area of 650.00 km² and is 45 km long and 20 km wide. Water level in the lake often fluctuates. Lake Beyşehir is used for irrigation. There are a few islands in the lake. Beyşehir is also an important site for many bird species.

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