A large lake in southeastern Kazakhstan, notable for having fresh water in its western half and markedly saltier water in its east, divided by a narrow strait. Heavy water diversion for irrigation has raised concern that it could shrink in a manner similar to the Aral Sea.
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1. Lake Balkhash (Wikipedia)
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area = 16400 km2
Wikidata: Lake Balkhash
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