🏝️ Akyatan Lagoon

Turkey · Asia · 36.64°N, 35.26°E

Akyatan Lagoon is a 14700-hectare wetland ecosystem that is designated as Wetland of International Importance by Ramsar Convention. A major stopover for migrating birds, Akyatan is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. It is the single largest green turtle rookery at the Mediterranean, holding 43% of the Mediterranean nesting population.

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Quick facts

Country	Turkey
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	36.64°N, 35.26°E · view on map

Akyatan Lagoon is located in Turkey, in Asia.

More lagoons in Turkey

Beymelek Lagoon · Lake Akyayan · Paradeniz · Yumurtalık Lagoon.

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