What is the largest lake in Georgia?
Paravani in Samtskhe-Javakheti.
Short answer
Georgia's largest lake by surface area is Paravani, at 2,073 meters above sea level in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region. It covers 37.5 km² and lies in Ninotsminda municipality. Its maximum depth is 3.3 meters and its average depth is 2.2 meters.
Why
- Paravani has the largest surface area of any lake in the country.
- The lake lies on the volcanic plateau in the northeastern part of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region.
- Paliastomi (18.2 km²) is the third-largest lake.
Details
The figures are current as of the check date. The altitude of 2,073 meters above sea level refers to the lake itself. Paliastomi, the third-largest lake, lies 0.3 meters below sea level, which is an elevation and not a depth.
For the regions of the country read how many regions and cities Georgia has.
Tip
Paravani lies high in the mountains, so check the weather before you go.
What may differ
Lake size depends on how surface area is measured and may differ in other reference works.
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