Lake Orivesi

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Orivesi
Location southeastern Finland
Coordinates 62°16′N 29°24′ECoordinates: 62°16′N 29°24′E
Primary inflows straits of Rääkkylä[1]
Primary outflows straits of Savonlinna, Tappuvirta[1]
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 601.30 km²[2]
Surface elevation 75.9 m[2]
Settlements Liperi, Rääkkylä, Savonranta
References [1][2]

Orivesi is a lake located in the southeastern Finland. The area of the lake is 601.30 km² (7th largest). Orivesi is one of the major basins of Saimaa. The lake has numerous islands and several open lake areas including Paasselkä, an ancient impact crater in south.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Etelä-Savon ympäristökeskus: Saimaa
  2. ^ a b c Finnish Environment Institute: Finnish lakes larger than 40 square kilometers