Lake Nyuk
"Nyuk" redirects here. For other uses, see Nyuk (disambiguation).
| Lake Nyuk | |
|---|---|
| Location | Republic of Karelia |
| Coordinates | 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°ECoordinates: 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°E |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 214–230 km² |
| Islands | numerous |
Lake Nyuk seen from space
Lake Nyuk (Russian: Нюк, Finnish: Nuokkijärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°E and has an area of 214–230 km². There are numerous islands on the lake. The lake is part of the Kem River basin.