🌊 Lake Acıgöl

Acıgöl is a lake in Turkey's inner Aegean Region, in an endorheic basin at the junction between the provinces of Denizli, Afyonkarahisar, and Burdur. Its surface area varies greatly through the seasons, from 100 km2 (39 mi2) in spring to 35 km2 (14 mi2) in late summer. The lake has a maximum depth of 1.63 m (5.3 ft), with the surface elevation 836 m (2,743 ft) above sea level. It is notable for its reserves of sodium sulfate, used extensively in industry, and it is the site of Turkey's largest commercial sodium sulfate production operation. The lake lies 60 km (37 mi) east of Denizli city. From west to east, the lake's surrounding districts and towns are Bozkurt, Çardak, Dazkırı and Başmakçı.