Turkish Lakes Region

This Overview, taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station, shows Lake Egirdir (top) and Lake Beysehir (bottom) — two of Turkey’s largest freshwater lakes. Located in the Turkish Lakes Region on the Anatolia Plateau, these lakes are among many in the area fed by runoff water from the Sultan Mountains. Lake Beysehir and Lake Egirdir are home to at least 181 bird species and are designated conservation areas.

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