Lake Nyuk

Lake Nyuk
Lake Nyuk
Location Republic of Karelia
Coordinates 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°E / 64.45; 31.75Coordinates: 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°E / 64.45; 31.75
Basin countries Russia
Surface area 214–230 km²
Islands numerous
Lake Nyuk seen from space

Lake Nyuk (Russian: Нюк, Finnish: Nuokkijärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 64°27′N 31°45′E / 64.45°N 31.75°E / 64.45; 31.75 and has an area of 214–230 km². There are numerous islands on the lake. The lake is part of the Kem River basin.