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Gjeravica Lake

Coordinates: 42°31′51″N 20°8′6″E / 42.53083°N 20.13500°E / 42.53083; 20.13500
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Gjeravica Lake
Gjeravica lake
Location of Gjeravica Lake in Kosovo.
Location of Gjeravica Lake in Kosovo.
Gjeravica Lake
Location of Gjeravica Lake in Kosovo.
Location of Gjeravica Lake in Kosovo.
Gjeravica Lake
LocationKosovo
Coordinates42°31′51″N 20°8′6″E / 42.53083°N 20.13500°E / 42.53083; 20.13500
Primary outflowsErenik
Basin countriesKosovo
Max. length240 m (787 ft)
Max. width120 m (394 ft)
Surface area0.02(2 ha)
Max. depth3.8 m (12 ft)
Surface elevation2,200 m (7,200 ft)
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Gjeravica Lake or Đeravica Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Gjeravicës; Serbian: Језеро Ђеравица) is a mountain lake in Kosovo located just under the summit of Gjeravica mountain.[1]

Geography

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The lake is about 2,200 m (7,218 ft) above sea level. It has an area of 2 hectares. The maximum length of this lake is 240 m (787 ft) and the width is 120 m (394 ft). The lake has a maximum depth of 3.8 m (12 ft). It is shaped like a tooth and is the origin of the Erenik river which flows down to the Metohija region of western Kosovo.

Fauna

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The lake is known for is its many salamanders, which feast on flying insects. The Lake contains many fish.

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See also

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References

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