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Berovo Lake

Coordinates: 41°40′08″N 22°54′22″E / 41.669°N 22.906°E / 41.669; 22.906
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Berovo Lake
Coordinates41°40′08″N 22°54′22″E / 41.669°N 22.906°E / 41.669; 22.906
Lake typeArtificial
Primary inflowsKlepalska river
Primary outflowsKlepalska river
Basin countriesRepublic of North Macedonia
Max. length2,500 m (8,200 ft)
Max. width350 m (1,150 ft)
Surface area75 ha (190 acres)
Max. depth58 m (190 ft) (dam -2 m)
Surface elevation990 m (3,250 ft)

Berovo Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Republic of North Macedonia.

The lake lies within 7 km of the Macedonia-Bulgaria Border, near the town of Berovo. The lake is surrounded by evergreen and deciduous type species of forests. Many locals go swimming, fishing, or sailing in the lake. The forested areas that surround the lake are protected by the Macedonian Forestry Police. Illegal cutting down forested areas for fire is prohibited in most areas of the country.

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