Shatsky Lakes
| Shatskyi Lakes | |
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  Shatskyi Lakes | |
| Location | Northern Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 51°30′N 23°50′E / 51.500°N 23.833°ECoordinates: 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] |
Shatsky Lakes (Ukrainian: Шацькі озера; Shatski Ozera) means "Lakes of Shatsk" in Ukrainian. It 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, and are known for their clean, pure waters and picturesque views of untouched forests. The largest and most famous lake is Svitiaz.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Shatsk Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
External links[]
- Explore Ukraine: Shatsky Lakes offer untouched forests, clear water
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Directory
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