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List of lakes of Albania

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List of lakes of Albania

Albania is home to 247 natural lakes and more than 800 artificial lakes. The natural lakes, based on their origin, are classified as the following: tectonic (4), ice-dammed (134), karst (94) and river (15).

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Lagoons are present along the coastal region. They occupy an area of 150 km2. The main lagoons in the country are: Karavasta, Nartë and Patok.

Natural lakes

  • Shkodër (142 km2)
  • Pogradec (110 km2)
  • Big Prespa (46.3 km2)
  • Small Prespa (4.3 km2)
  • Butrint (18 km2)
  • Artificial lakes

  • Fierza (81.69 km2)
  • Vau i Dejës (24.7 km2)
  • Koman (12 km2)
  • Ulza (4.2 km2)
  • Other lakes

  • Sheep Lake
  • Gistova
  • Gramë
  • Buni Jezercë
  • Dash
  • Sylbicë
  • Liqeni i Dhenve
  • Sope
  • Lake Malik, drained by government's decision in the 20th century
  • Lagoons

  • Karavasta
  • Nartë
  • Patok
  • Vilun
  • Kunë-Vain
  • Orikum
  • References

    List of lakes of Albania Wikipedia


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