| Attribute | Van × | Tana × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 3713 | 3600 |
| Mean Depth (m) | - | 9 |
| Volume (km³) | 607 | 28 |
| Shoreline (km) | - | 385 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 10000 | 10000 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 145 | 8.9 |
| Frozen Period | None | None |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Natural | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 38.629 | 12.024 |
| Longitude | 42.956 | 37.33 |