Balkana Lake
| Balkana | |
|---|---|
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  Balkana Location of Lake Balkana | |
| Location | Mrkonjić Grad |
| Coordinates | 44°24′55″N 17°02′59″E / 44.41528°N 17.04972°ECoordinates: 44°24′55″N 17°02′59″E / 44.41528°N 17.04972°E |
| Basin countries | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Surface area | 0.056 km2 (0.022 sq mi) |
Balkana is a lake located in the municipality of Mrkonjić Grad, in the western part of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Name
It was formerly known as Balukhana and Balukana, derived from Turkish baluk, meaning "fish" and hana, meaning "habitat". The name, over time, transformed into Balkana (there is no connection to the name "Balkans").
See also
References
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