Synevyr

Synevyr (Синевир)
Synevyr (Синевир)
Synevyr (Синевир)
LocationKhust Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast
Coordinates48°37′01″N 23°41′02″E / 48.617°N 23.684°E / 48.617; 23.684
Primary inflows3
Primary outflows1 (subterranean)
Basin countriesUkraine
Surface area4–7 ha (10–17 acres)
Average depth8–10 m (26–33 ft)
Max. depth22 m (72 ft)
Surface elevation989 m (3,245 ft)
Islands"Sea Eye" (currently flooded)
Official nameLake Synevyr
Designated29 July 2004
Reference no.1400

Lake Synevyr (Ukrainian: озеро Синевир) is the largest lake in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine. It is located in Mizhhiria Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast, not far from the village of Synevyr Poliana. It is part of the Synevyr National Nature Park, which was established in 1989. Scientists estimate that the lake formed about ten thousand years ago. In 2008, the lake was recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine.