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    Europe - Rivers and Lakes

    In what country is Lake Mjøsa?Lakes in Europe

      Norway. This is the largest lake in Norway. It is in Oppland and Hedmark counties, east central Norway. 142 sq.m.

    In what country is Lake Vänern?Lakes in Europe

      Sweden. Largest lake in Sweden with 2156 sq.m. The western section is called Dalbo.

    In what country is Lake Saimaa?Lakes in Europe

      Finland. This is the largest lake in Finland, 680 sq.m. It drains east through Vuoksi River into Lake Ladoga.

    In what country is Lake Thingvalla (Thingvallavatn)?Lakes in Europe

      Iceland. Largest lake in Iceland. 32 sq.m. Thingvellir, a site nearby, was scene of the first Icelandic parliament in 930. Also the first meeting place for the modern Althing in 1798. The republic was proclaimed here in 1944.

    In what country is Lake Windermere?Lakes in Europe

      England. Largest lake in England, in Cumbria (NW England), also called the Lake District. There is also a town of the same name.

    In what country is Loch Lomond?Lakes in Europe

      Scotland. Largest lake in Scotland. Luss on west side and Balloch at south end are the chief towns on its shores. Surrounded by mountains, among them Ben Lomond. The region was made famous by Rob Roy, 18th century outlaw of the clan Macgregor.

    In what country is Lough Neagh?Lakes in Europe

      Northern Ireland. Largest lake in British Isles. Outlet through Lower Bann.

    In what country is Lough Derg?Lakes in Europe

      Ireland. According to a legend, the entrance to St.Patrick´s Purgatory was on a small island in this lake.

    In what country is Lake Vyrnwy?Lakes in Europe

      Wales. This is a reservoir created 1880-90 by damming up the river Vyrnwy. It´s the largest lake in Wales.

    In what country is Lake Sniardwy?Lakes in Europe

      Poland. One of the Mazurian Lakes and the largest lake in Poland.

    In what country is Lake Arre (Arresø)?Lakes in Europe

      Denmark. It is the largest lake in Denmark, on north east Zealand. 40 sq.km.

    In what country is Lake Ladoga?Lakes in Europe

      Russia. This is the largest lake in Europe, second largest in Russia. 6835 sq.m. Formerly divided between Russia (USSR) and Finland, now entirely in Russia. During the siege of Leningrad 1941-44 a road built across the ice of the lake brought supplies to the city in winter.

    In what countries is Lake Peipus?Lakes in Europe

      Russia and Estonia. Alexander Nevski defeated the Teutonic knights on the ice of the lake in 1242.

    In what countries is Lake Boden (Bodensee)?Lakes in Europe

      Switzerland, Germany and Austria. It is also called Lake Constance. 210 sq.m. Towns on its shores include Bregenz (Austria), Friedrichshafen and Konstanz (Germany).

    In what countries is Lake Neusiedler (Neusiedler See)?Lakes in Europe

      Austria and Hungary. In Hungarian called Fertö Tó. It was formerly entirely within Hungary, but in 1922 the North two thirds were transferred with Burgenland to Austria.

    In what country is Lake Balaton?Lakes in Europe

      Hungary. This is the largest lake in Central Europe. 232 sq.m. In German it is called Plattensee.

    In what countries is Lac Léman?Lakes in Europe

      Switzerland and France. Also called Lake Geneva. The Rhone flows through it. Cities on its shore include Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux.

    In what country/countries is Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore)?Lakes in Europe

      Italy and Switzerland. It has many resorts on its shores. Chief city on its shore is Locarno (Switzerland).

    In what country/countries is Lake Garda (Lago di Garda)?Lakes in Europe

      Italy. Lake in East Lombardy, its east shore is on Veneto boundary. 143 sq.m.

    In what country/countries is Lake Ohrid?Lakes in Europe

      Macedonia and Albania. Also the name of a town in Macedonia. It is a tourist area.

    In what countries is Lake Prespa?Lakes in Europe

      Macedonia, Albania and Greece. Drains north west into Lake Ohrid through a subterranean channel.

    In what country/countries is Lake Müritz (Müritz See)?Lakes in Europe

      Germany. This is the largest natural lake in East Germany. (Neubrandenburg).

    In what country/countries is Lake Scutari?Lakes in Europe

      Montenegro and Albania. Called Liqen i Shkodrës in Albanian. Shkodër is also the name of an Albanian province and city.

    In what country/countries is Lake Neuchatel (Lac de Neuchatel)?Lakes in Europe

      Switzerland. This is the largest lake entirely within Switzerland. It is also the name of a canton and a city.

    In what country/countries is Lake Bourget (Lac du Bourget)?Lakes in Europe

      France. In Savoie dept., eastern France. The city of Aix-les-Bains is on its shore.

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