Sheosar Lake
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Sheosar Lake (Urdu: شیوسر جھیل) is an alpine lake situated at the western end of Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located at the height of 4,142 metres (13,589 ft).[3]
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شیوسر جھیل (Urdu) | |
Location | Deosai Plains, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe) |
Coordinates | 34°59′29″N 75°14′12″E |
Etymology | Sheosar Lake means 'Blind Lake' in Shina language, as Sheo means 'Blind' while Sar means 'Lake'[1] |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Max. length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)[2] |
Max. width | 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi)[2] |
Average depth | 40 metres (130 ft)[2] |
Surface elevation | 4,142 metres (13,589 ft)[2] |
Settlements | Chilum, Astore |
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