Lake Orivesi
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For the Finnish town, see Orivesi.
| Orivesi | |
|---|---|
| Location | southeastern Finland |
| Coordinates | 62°16′N 29°24′E / 62.267°N 29.4°ECoordinates: 62°16′N 29°24′E / 62.267°N 29.4°E |
| Primary inflows | straits of Rääkkylä[1] |
| Primary outflows | straits of Savonlinna, Tappuvirta[1] |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 601.30 km²[2] |
| Surface elevation | 75.9 m[2] |
| Settlements | Liperi, Rääkkylä, Savonranta |
| References | [1][2] |
Orivesi is a lake located in the southeastern Finland. The area of the lake is 601.30 km² (7th largest). Orivesi is one of the major basins of Saimaa. The lake has numerous islands and several open lake areas including Paasselkä, an ancient impact crater in south.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Etelä-Savon ympäristökeskus: Saimaa
- ^ a b c Finnish Environment Institute: Finnish lakes larger than 40 square kilometers
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