[2] It is located to the south-west of Baku, near Shirvan city, in Hajigabul Rayon, not far from a railway station.

The lake's total area is 1,668 ha, maximal length - 6 km, maximal width - 3 km and depth - 5 m. The lake is supplied by waters of the Kura River, with a special channel.

It formed in the result of withdrawal of the Caspian Sea in a definite geological period.

Spring flows of the Kura River increase the area of the lake.

[4] It doesn't freeze in winter and has a great significance for hibernation of migratory birds.