Lake Khaiyr

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Lake Khaiyr (Yakut, Xayır) is a remote volcanic lake situated in the Yakutia region of eastern Siberia. Its surface area is approximately 72 acres (29 ha) and it has few fish. Its depth is yet unknown. It is called "Khaiyr" (meaning "to love" in modern Mongolian) due to the Mongol influence in the region. Lake is located about five kilometres (3.1 mi) to the south from settlement with the same name Khayyr.

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