Kuyto
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The Kuyto (Russian: Куйто Finnish: Kuittijärvet) are three lakes in the Republic of Karelia, in the northwestern part of Russia. The Kuyto lakes are connected by natural canals, and are used for timber rafting.
- Upper Kuyto (Russian: Верхнее Куйто, Finnish: Ylä-Kuittijärvi) is located at 65.05°N 30.75°E / 65.05; 30.75 (Upper Kuyto). It has an area of 198 km2, surface elevation of 103 m and a maximum depth of 44 m.
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Middle Kuyto | |
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Location | Republic of Karelia |
Coordinates | 65°08′00″N 31°15′00″E |
Basin countries | Russia |
Surface area | 257 km2 (99 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 34 m (112 ft) |
Surface elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
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- Middle Kuyto (Russian: Среднее Куйто, Finnish: Keski-Kuittijärvi) is located at 65.1333333°N 31.25°E / 65.1333333; 31.25 (Middle Kuyto) and has an area of 257 km2, surface elevation of 101 m and a maximum depth of 34 m.
- Lower Kuyto (Russian: Нижнее Куйто, Finnish: Ala-Kuittijärvi) is located at 64.9333333°N 31.75°E / 64.9333333; 31.75 (Lower Kuyto) and has an area of 141 km2, surface elevation of 100 m and a maximum depth of 33 m. Lower Kuyto terminates at a dam built in 1956, below which flows the Kem River.
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There are numerous islands on Kuyto Lakes.
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