Storsjön

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Storsjön
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Location Jämtland
Coordinates 63°13′N 14°19′ECoordinates: 63°13′N 14°19′E
Catchment area 12,064 km²
Basin countries Sweden
Surface area 464 km²
Max. depth 74 m
Surface elevation 292 m
Islands Frösön
Settlements Krokom, Brunflo, Orrviken
Map of Storsjön in Sweden

Storsjön (pron. /ˈstuːˌʂœn/, lit. "The Great Lake") is the fifth largest lake in Sweden, with an area of 464 km² and a greatest depth of 74 m. It is located in the province of Jämtland in modern Jämtland County. From Storsjön runs the river Indalsälven and the lake contains the major island Frösön. The city of Östersund is located on the east shore of the lake, opposite Frösön.

Storsjön is said to be the home of the sea creature Storsjöodjuret, not unlike Nessie, and every now and then there are new reports of people having spotted it. Storsjöodjuret is also called Storsie. Descriptions of Storsie have varied over the years. Some have described it as being serpentine in appearance, with multiple humps, a feline or canine-like head and grayish skin. Others have claimed that the creature is short in stature and morbidly obese, with a roundish skull.

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