List of lakes of Azerbaijan facts for kids

A lake in Qabala district.

Lake Göygöl.

Welcome to a guide about the amazing lakes of Azerbaijan! This article will tell you about the natural lakes found in this country. We won't be talking about man-made lakes, like those created by dams, or the huge Caspian Sea. Even though the Caspian Sea borders Azerbaijan and is the biggest lake on Earth, it's so massive that it's usually thought of as a sea.

Azerbaijan is home to about 450 natural lakes. Most of these lakes are quite small. Only five of them have a surface area larger than 10 km². Many of these lakes contain fresh water, which is great for drinking and plants. However, some are salt lakes, meaning their water is salty.

Lakes in Azerbaijan form in different ways. Some are tectonic lakes, created by movements in the Earth's crust. Others are landslide-dammed lakes, formed when a landslide blocks a river. There are also oxbow lakes, which are U-shaped lakes left behind when a river changes its course.

You can find lakes in two main types of areas: mountains and lowlands. In the mountains, lakes often form from tectonic shifts, landslides, or even melting glaciers.

Salt Lakes of Azerbaijan

In a dry area called the Apsheron Peninsula, some lakes are very salty. During the hot summer, the sun's heat makes the water in these lakes evaporate. When the water disappears, it leaves behind a thick layer of salt. It's like a natural salt factory!

Major Lakes of Azerbaijan

Here is a list of some of the most important lakes in Azerbaijan, based on their size and volume.