The largest lakes in Europe are frequently reservoirs where the another shore is hard to see from 1 bank. It is hard to look for Polish lakes in the very first place, and we have rather large reservoirs in the country.
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Where is the largest lake in Europe? That's not surprising.
The largest lake in Europe is in Russia. There is besides the largest dam lake in Europe: the Kujbyszewski reservoir. Importantly, the dam lake, frequently referred to as the retention reservoir, is an artificial water reservoir that owes its origin to the suppression of river waters by means of a water dam. The Kujbyszewski reservoir is the largest of the artificial tanks created on Volga. With its area of 6450 km2 it is at the same time the 3rd largest dam lake in the world.
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However, speaking of the largest lakes in Europe, we are referring mainly to natural water reservoirs. Interestingly, not only the largest lake in Europe is located in Russia. besides the second largest lake of Europe is located in Russia, specifically in its north-western region, in the Republic of Karelia, between Lake Ladoga and the White Sea. Its area is 9720 km2.
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It contains about 1650 islands, the most celebrated of which is the island of Kiży. On it you can admire the historical complex of wooden churches, chapels and houses, and among them built in 1714 and included on the UNESCO planet Heritage list of the Church of the Transfiguration. Lake Onega is an crucial transport and economical point, erstwhile heavy developed fishing was here, and the importance of tourism and recreation has now increased. Lake Onega is simply a popular place for water sports, and is simply a place for sports, including utmost sports.
What is the largest lake in Europe? Let's see.
If Onega is the second largest lake in our continent, what is the largest lake in Europe? It is Lake Ladoga, erstwhile called Newa. It is located northeast of St. Petersburg, and by 1940 its part belonged to Finland. Lake Ladoga is not only the largest lake in Europe, but besides the largest lake in our continent. Its full area without islands is 17871 km2.
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There are 660 islands on the Cargo. From the Gulf of Finland, Lake Ladoga separates the Karell River and the waters of the lake connect with this bay of the River Newa. Ladoga is simply a navigating lake, forms the main transport way between the Baltic Sea, the White Sea and the Volga River. The Fortress of Oreszek (Orzeszek or Szlisselburska Fortress), erected on the Nuts Island, located where the River Newa flows from Lake Ladoga, deserves attention. The fortress was erected in the 14th century to defend the border with Sweden, later utilized as a prison. It is presently the seat of the museum.
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Ranking: "The biggest lakes in Europe". See if he surprises you.
The "Biggest Lakes in Europe" ranking opens 2 Russian lakes: Ladoga and Onega. On the another hand, Lake Weener (Vänern) ranks third.
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It is located in the southwest of Sweden. With its area of 5,650 km2 it is not only the largest lake of Sweden but besides the largest lake of the European Union. The largest river that feeds them is Klarälven, which falls into it close the town of Karlstad. This lake is part of the longest canal strategy in Sweden, connecting the Kattegat to the Baltic Sea. This waterway is almost 200 km long. The shoreline of the lake is 2,000 km long and its shores are low and mild, and many of them have sandy beaches. The lake is rich in fish, mostly trout, sandals and pikes live in it.
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Kållandsö, the second largest island of this lake, deserves attention among the islands on Lake Wener. It is popular with tourists due to the medieval castle Läckö and the church in Otterstad. The first fortress was built here in 1298, the castle was expanded after a fire of 1470, and until present times it remained in the form given to it in the 17th century. It was considered the most beautiful castle of Sweden.
The largest lakes in Europe [list]. Do you know them all?
What are the largest lakes in Europe? The list is as follows:
Ladoga (Russia) area of 17871 km2
Onega (Russia) area 9720 km2
Vener (Sweden) area 5,650 km2
Saimaa (Finland) area 4400 km2
Pejpus or Czudzki Lake (Estonia, more specifically the border between Estonia and Russia) area of 3543 km2
Wetter (Sweden) area of 1893 km2
Lake White (Russia) covers 1290 km2
Humor (Russia) area 1250 km2
IJsselmeer (Netherlands) area 1137 km2
Päijänne (Finland) covers 1083 km2.
Which of the Polish lakes is the most beautiful? We invitation you to participate in the probe and to comment.
