All About The Largest Lake In Europe
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The Lake Ladoga, located in northwestern Russia near St. Petersburg, is largest lake in Europe.
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It spans about 17,700 sqkm and holds vast freshwater reserves, characterised by glaciated.
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The lake supports diverse fish species and a rich ecosystem with many islands, making it a significant geographical and ecological feature.
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It features high, rocky northern shores with fjord-like inlets, numerous islands, and low, sandy southern shores.
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It is a major freshwater resource and a vital ecosystem for the region, close to the city of Saint Petersburg.
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The lake features hundreds of islands, including the famous Valaam archipelago, mostly in the northwest.
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It drains into the Gulf of Finland via the Neva River, forming part of the Volga-Baltic Waterway system.
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The lake is also a significant transport route for timber and other goods, with canals bypassing its southern part.
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