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Alma Gol Lake
Alma Gol Lake (Persian: دریاچه آلماگل), also called Lake Ulmagol, is a freshwater lake in Golestān Province, Iran near the Turkmenistan border.
| Alma Gol Lagoon | |
|---|---|
Alma Gol Lagoon | |
| Location | Golestān Province |
| Coordinates | 37°21′00″N 54°34′59″E / 37.35000°N 54.58306°E |
| Basin countries | Iran |
| Surface area | 250 ha (620 acres) |
| Max. depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| References | [1] |
| Official name | Alagol, Ulmagol and Ajigol Lakes |
| Designated | 23 June 1975 |
| Reference no. | 49[2] |
The lake is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Gonbad-e Qabus. The population of catfish (Silurus glanis) in the lake has drastically decreased because of increasing population growth among the villagers.
Alma Gol is a winter habitat for migratory birds.[1] In 1975, the Alma Gol Lake and nearby Ala Gol and Aji Gol Lakes were designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b Ebrahimi (9 September 2008). "Three Internationally Acclaimed Lagoons in Golestan Province". IRIB. Retrieved 2008-10-23. [dead link]
- ^ "Alagol, Ulmagol and Ajigol Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "BirdLife IBA Factsheet". BirdLife International. Retrieved 2008-10-23.[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Freshwater Fishes of Iran by Brian Coad