Manych-Gudilo, Protected saltwater lake in Kalmykia and Stavropol Krai, Russia
Lake Manych-Gudilo extends across 344 square kilometers with shallow waters reaching a maximum depth of 2.2 meters at an elevation of 8 meters.
The designation of Lake Manych-Gudilo as a Ramsar wetland site in September 1994 established its status as an internationally protected natural reserve.
The lake region connects three distinct territories of Russia - Kalmykia, Rostov Oblast, and Stavropol Krai - each contributing to regional diversity.
Temperature fluctuations around Lake Manych-Gudilo range from minus 30 degrees Celsius in winter to plus 40 degrees Celsius during summer months.
During spring migration, Lake Manych-Gudilo hosts 1.5 million ducks and 400,000 geese, while autumn numbers increase to three million ducks and 500,000 geese.
Location: Kalmykia
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: 46.31667,42.86667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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