Žuvintas
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Not to be confused with Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve.
Lake Žuvintas is a shallow lake in Alytus district, central Lithuania. Area of Žuvintas Lake is 965 ha. It is the shallowest lake in Lithuania with the greatest depth 3 m and average only 0.6 m. It is a paradise for water birds, but also faces danger of becoming a swamp.[2]
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Lake Žuvintas | |
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Location | Alytus district |
Coordinates | 54°28′15″N 23°37′43″E |
Primary outflows | Dovinė River |
Basin countries | Lithuania |
Surface area | 9.65 km2 (3.73 sq mi) |
Average depth | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
Max. depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
Official name | Zuvintas |
Designated | 4 October 1993 |
Reference no. | 628[1] |
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Lake Žuvintas is found in Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Lithuania's oldest nature protection area.