Synevyr

Synevyr (Синевир)
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Synevyr (Синевир)
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Location of a lake in Ukraine
Synevyr (Синевир)
LocationMizhhiria Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast
Coordinates48°37′01″N 23°41′02″E / 48.617°N 23.684°E / 48.617; 23.684
Primary inflows3
Primary outflows1 (subterranean)
Basin countriesUkraine
Surface area4–7 ha (10–17 acres)
Average depth8–10 m (26–33 ft)
Max. depth22 m (72 ft)
Surface elevation989 m (3,245 ft)
Islands"Sea Eye" (currently flooded)
Official nameLake Synevyr
Designated29 July 2004
Reference no.1400[1]
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Lake Synevyr (Ukrainian: озеро Синевир) is the largest lake in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine. It is located in Mizhhiria Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast, not far from the village of Synevyr Poliana. It is part of the National natural preserve "Synevyr", which was established in 1989. Scientists estimate that the lake formed about ten thousand years ago. In 2008, the lake was recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine.

  1. ^ "Lake Synevyr". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.

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