Lake Paliastomi
Lake Paliastomi (Georgian: პალიასტომი, also transliterated as Paleaostom) is a small lake near the city of Poti, Georgia, connected to the Black Sea by a narrow channel. Its surface area is 17.3 km² and the mean depth is 2.6 m. Some ancient pieces of Colchis have been found near and in the lake by archaeologists. It is also an important fishery site.
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| Coordinates | 42°7′30″N 41°43′47″E |
| Basin countries | Georgia |
| Surface area | 17.3 km2 (6.7 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Frozen | rarely |
| Settlements | Poti |
The lake is included within the boundaries of the Kolkheti National Park.[1]
External links
- Underwater archaeology in Lake Paliastomi
- Global Nature Fund website
- Improving management of Lake Paliastomi through integration
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