Lake Siutghiol

Lake Siutghiol

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location = Northern Dobruja
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Siutghiol (pronounced|ˈsʏt.gjol) is a lagoon in Northern Dobruja, Romania. It extends over 20 km² and has a maximum depth of 18 m.

In winter, up to 90% of its surface may be covered by ice.

Etymology

The name of the lake comes from the Turkish "Sütgöl", meaning "the milk lake".


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