Lake Pekulney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake PekulneyПекульнейское озеро |
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 Lake Pekulney
Location in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
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| Location | Anadyr District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
| Coordinates | 62°38′N 177°11′E / 62.633°N 177.183°E |
| Primary inflows | Pekulveyem, Kakanaut and Kavtayo |
| Primary outflows | Main Channel |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Max. length | 34 km (21 mi) |
| Max. width | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Surface area | 435 km2 (168 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) |
Lake Pekulney (Russian: Пекульнейское озеро) is a large and interesting lake located in the Anadyr District of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. It's a really big lake, covering about 435 km2 (168 sq mi)! This makes it the second largest lake in the Chukotka region, right after Lake Krasnoye. It's also the 27th biggest lake in all of Russia.
People fish for a special type of fish called sockeye salmon in Lake Pekulney. These fish are important for the local community.
Exploring Lake Pekulney
Lake Pekulney is a unique type of lake called a coastal lagoon. This means it's a body of water that is partly separated from the sea. A narrow strip of land, called a spit, keeps it apart from the ocean at its southern end.
Shape and Surroundings
The lake has a shape that looks a bit like the letter 'Y'. It has two main arms: Pekulveyem Bay in the northwest and Kakanaut Bay in the northeast. The Main Channel flows out from the southern part of the lake, connecting it directly to the Bering Sea.
Lake Pekulney is also connected to another nearby lake, Lake Vaamochka, by small channels to its west. The village of Meynypilgyno is located between these two lakes, about 3 km (1.9 mi) southwest of Lake Pekulney.
Mountains and Tundra
The northern part of the lake looks a bit like a fjord. This is because the mountains of the Ukvushvuynen Range rise steeply from the shores. These mountains are part of the larger Koryak Mountains. In contrast, the southern part of the lake has smooth, low shores. The land around the lake is covered with tundra vegetation, which is a type of treeless plain found in very cold regions.
Images for kids
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A map showing Lake Pekulney in Chukotka.
