Lake Syamozero

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Lake Syamozero
Lake Syamozero -
Location Republic of Karelia
Coordinates 61.9166667° N 33.1666667° ECoordinates: 61.9166667° N 33.1666667° E
Basin countries Russia
Surface area 265–270 km²
Max. depth 24 m

Lake Syamozero (Russian: Сямозеро, Finnish: Säämäjärvi, Karelian: Seämärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 61.9166667° N 33.1666667° E and has an area of 265–270 km². Maximum depth is about 24 m. There are a few islands on the lake. Syamozero is used for fishery, water transport and timber floating.