Zorkul
| Zorkul | |
|---|---|
The western end of lake Zorkul, where the Pamir River starts its course. | |
| Location | Pamir Mountains, Hindu Kush |
| Coordinates | 37°27′N 73°42′E / 37.450°N 73.700°E |
| Primary outflows | Pamir River |
| Basin countries | Afghanistan and Tajikistan |
| Surface area | 38.9 km2 (15.0 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,130 m (13,550 ft) |
| Official name | Zorkul Lake |
| Designated | 18 July 2001 |
| Reference no. | 1086 |
Zorkul (Dari: زارکول; Pashto: زارکول; Tajik: Зоркӯл, romanized: Zārkul) is a lake in the Pamir Mountains that runs along the border between the Wakhan District in Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan and the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region of Tajikistan. It is part of both the Wakhan National Park of Afghanistan and the Tajik National Park.