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Lake Van


TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Van
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The largest body of water in Turkey, this triangular shaped lake contains salt water that is unsuitable for drinking or irrigation. The only life...... more » The largest body of water in Turkey, this triangular shaped lake contains salt water that is unsuitable for drinking or irrigation. The only life form that can survive in the water is a species of freshwater fish called darekh that has adapted to live in a saline environment. « less
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Attraction type: Lake
Address: Van
Turkey
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Van, Turkey