Salt Lake

Located around 150 kilometers from the capital Ankara, Tuz Lake is not only Türkiye's second-largest lake but also home to some of the country's richest salt reserves.

Spanning an area of 1,665 square kilometers, the lake produces salt that is exported to more than 50 countries, making it a vital contributor to Türkiye's economy.

Israeli artist Sigalit Landau wades into the warm, briny waters of the Dead Sea to inspect her latest creation - everyday objects coated in salt crystals that glisten in the bright morning sun.

Tankers have started to bring water to Lake Salt in the Central Anatolian province of Konya to prevent flamingo deaths that have been seen in the lake for a while, the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry has announced while urging on the critical period of the next 15 days.

Lake Tuz, Turkey's second-largest lake in Central Anatolia, is in great danger as some parts of the lake have already dried up and the rest of it may be on the brink of extinction in 30 years, an expert has warned.

Salt Lake, Turkey's second-largest lake in Central Anatolia, offers enchanting scenery to visitors during sunset. (DHA Photo)

The layers of salt in Lake Tuz, Turkey's second-biggest lake, is diminishing as the water mass of the lake is shrinking, an expert warned on June 6.

"Due to drought, the lake faces the threat of shrinking, as the water has ebbed around a kilometer," Hatice Ünal Ercan told Demirören News Agency.

Lake Tuz, Turkey's second-largest lake in Central Anatolia, has turned pink, creating an impressive sight for visitors.

Lake Tuz (Salt Lake), Turkey’s second largest, should be included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, an official told Anadolu Agency. Click through for the story in photos...

Turkey’s Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) is drying amid climate change, turning a paradise for flamingos into a “cemetery,” a wildlife photographer says. Click through for the story in photos...

The Garmin Runfire Salt Lake Ultra Trail marathon has kicked off at Turkey's Lake Tuz in Aksaray province. Click through for the story in photos...