Lake Lovozero (Kildin Sami: Луяввьр, Skolt Sami: Luujäuʹrr, Russian: Ловозеро, Northern Sami: Lujávri, Finnish: Luujärvi) is located on the Kola Peninsula, in Murmansk Oblast within the Barents Sea basin and ensures runoff from the river Voronya. Area: 200 km², average depth is 5.7 metres, maximal 35 m. Annual fluctuations do not exceed 1 m, and the average period of water renewal is about 10 months. The lake has a winding coastline and many peninsulas and islands. The area surrounding the lake, e.g. the Lovozerskiye Tundras is commonly known as "Ловозёрье" in Russian (Lovozerye, Lovozyorye).
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Coordinates | 67°54′N 35°12′E
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Type | natural lake, reservoir
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Basin countries | Russia
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Surface area | 200 km (77 sq mi)
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Average depth | 5.7 m (19 ft)
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Max. depth | 35 m (115 ft)
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Residence time | 10 months
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Location | |||
Coordinates | 67°54′N 35°12′E
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Type | natural lake, reservoir
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Basin countries | Russia
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Surface area | 200 km (77 sq mi)
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Average depth | 5.7 m (19 ft)
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Max. depth | 35 m (115 ft)
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Residence time | 10 months
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