Location Friesland Surface area 360 ha (890 acres) Province Friesland | Basin countries Netherlands Area 3.6 km² Cities Burgum | |
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The Burgumer Mar (Dutch: Bergumermeer) is a lake near the town of Burgum in the Dutch province of Friesland. The lake was formed during the last ice age. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The Princess Margriet Canal splits the lake into a northern and southern part.
Map of Burgumer Mar, Netherlands
Since March 15, 2007 the West Frisian name Burgumer Mar is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official one). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.
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Burgumer Mar Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA