Shatsk Lakes (Ukrainian: Шацькі озера; Shatski Ozera) is a group of fresh water lakes located in northern Ukraine near the borders with Belarus and Poland, in the basin of the Bug river. The Shatsk Lakes are known for their clean, pure waters and views of the surrounding forests. The largest and most famous lake is Svitiaz.

Shatsk Lakes
photograph of lake scene
Location of a group of lakes in Ukraine
Location of a group of lakes in Ukraine
Shatsk Lakes
Location of a group of lakes in Ukraine
Location of a group of lakes in Ukraine
Shatsk Lakes
LocationNorthern Ukraine
Coordinates51°30′N 23°50′E / 51.500°N 23.833°E / 51.500; 23.833
Basin countriesUkraine, Belarus, and Poland
SettlementsShatsk
Official nameShatsk Lakes
Designated23 November 1995
Reference no.775[1]
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  1. ^ "Shatsk Lakes". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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