| Karakol | |
| Other Name: | Қаракөл |
| Coords: | 48.0958°N 59.5222°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Kazakhstan |
| Length: | 7km (04miles) |
| Width: | 3km (02miles) |
| Area: | 10km2 |
| Elevation: | 176m (577feet) |
| Islands: | numerous |
Karakol (kk|Қаракөл) is a salt lake in Shalkar District, Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan.[1]
The lake lies 28km (17miles) to the north of Shalkar town, the district capital. The area near the lakeshore is used as a grazing ground for local cattle.
Karakol is an endorheic lake of the Shalkar Basin. It is located at an elevation of 176m (577feet). Lake Tebez lies 12km (07miles) to the northeast and Zhamantuz 5km (03miles) to the south of the lake. The Bolgasyn river flows eastwards 5km (03miles) to the north of Karakol.[1]
Karakol is 3.4km (02.1miles) long and 2km (01miles) wide. The central part of the lake is dotted with small islands. The shores are flat and swampy, especially on the western side. The lake fills yearly with rain and snow. Its water is salty.[2] [3]
