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Lake Saimaa

Local Name(s)
Alternate Name(s) Saima 1
Continent Europe 1
Country (State, Province, or Territory) Finland
Latitude 61.245468 ° 1
Longitude 28.234177 ° 1
Elevation (m) 76 1
Surface Area (km2) 1760 1 - 1377.05 4
Watershed Area (km2)
Volume (km3) 36 1
Mean Depth (m)
Maximum Depth (m) 82 1
Fresh/Salt Fresh 1
Geologic Origin Glacial (scour) 1
Tectonic (uplift) 1
Trophic Status
Climate Cold: Cold Summer, Without Dry Season 3

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