Lake Sinoe

Sinoe
Location Northern Dobruja
Coordinates 44°35′00″N 28°50′00″E / 44.58333°N 28.83333°E / 44.58333; 28.83333Coordinates: 44°35′00″N 28°50′00″E / 44.58333°N 28.83333°E / 44.58333; 28.83333
Type lagoon, brackish
Basin countries Romania
Surface area 135.6 km²
Max. depth 1.6 m
Surface elevation 0 m

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.

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