Shatsk Lakes (Ukrainian: Шацькі озера; Shatski Ozera) is a group of fresh water lakes located in northern Ukraine near the borders with Belarus and Poland, in the basin of the Bug river. The Shatsk Lakes are known for their clean, pure waters and views of the surrounding forests. The largest and most famous lake is Svitiaz.
Shatsk Lakes | |
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Location | Northern Ukraine |
Coordinates | 51°30′N 23°50′E / 51.500°N 23.833°E |
Basin countries | Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland |
Settlements | Shatsk |
Official name | Shatsk Lakes |
Designated | 23 November 1995 |
Reference no. | 775[1] |
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edit- ^ "Shatsk Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.