Neito
| Neito | |
|---|---|
| Нейто | |
Neito lakes NASA image, with lake Yambuto on the right | |
Location in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia | |
| Location | Yamal Peninsula |
| Coordinates | 70°04′N 70°25′E / 70.067°N 70.417°E |
| Lake type | Thaw lakes |
| Primary outflows | Syoyakha |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 380 square kilometres (150 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Islands | None |
Neito (Russian: Нейто) is a freshwater lake group in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia.
The water in the lakes is cleaner than in Lake Baikal. Neito is a traditional sacred site for the Nenets, the indigenous people of the region.