Lake Tengiz

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Lake Tengiz
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Coordinates 50°26′23″N, 68°54′0″ECoordinates: 50°26′23″N, 68°54′0″E
Lake type salt lake
Basin countries Kazakhstan
Surface area 1,382 km²
Average depth 2.5 m
Max depth 6.7 m

Lake Tengiz (Russian: Тенгиз) is a salt lake in north-central part of Kazakhstan. It is located at around 50°26′23″N, 68°54′0″E. It has an area of 1,382 km², average depth of 2.5 m and maximum depth of 6.7 m. Lake Tengiz is an important wetland site for birds. It is designated a Ramsar wetland site of international importance. 295 species of birds have been recorded at Lake Tengiz, 22 of which are endangered.[1]

On October 16, 1976, Soyuz 23 unintentionally splashed down into the lake.

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  1. ^ Living Lakes

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