Iskanderkul

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by Oleg Brovko from Halle (Saale), Germany

/ CC BY-SA 2.0

Iskanderkul is a stunning glacial lake situated in the Fann Mountains of Tajikistan, approximately 220 kilometers northwest of Dushanbe, the country's capital. Named after Alexander the Great (Iskander in Persian), who is said to have passed through the area, the lake is renowned for its striking turquoise waters and picturesque mountain backdrop. At an elevation of 2,195 meters above sea level, Iskanderkul spans approximately 3.4 square kilometers, making it one of the largest lakes in the region.

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