Lake Kaņieris
| Lake Kaņieris | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°00′N 023°26′E / 57.000°N 23.433°E |
| Lake type | Lagoon lake |
| Primary inflows | Slocene |
| Primary outflows | Starpiņupīte |
| Basin countries | Latvia |
| Max. length | 5.2 km (3.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 11.28 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
| Max. depth | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) |
| Islands | 14 |
| Settlements | Lapmežciems, Ragaciems |
Kaņieris Lake or Lake Kaņieris is a lake in Latvia located in the Ķemeri National Park west of the city of Jūrmala.[1] It is a former lagoon of the prehistoric Littorina Sea. Since 1995 it is designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance.
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