Zuidlaardermeer
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| Location | Netherlands |
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| Basin countries | Netherlands |
| Surface area | 540 ha |
| Average depth | 1 m |
| Max. depth | 5 m |
Zuidlaardermeer is a lake in the northern part of the Netherlands
The lake runs northwards of the village of Zuidlaren and southwards of the city of Hoogezand-Sappemeer and is called Zuidlaardermeer (Dutch for: Lake of Zuidlaren). The lake is largely situated in the province of Groningen and for a quarter in the province of Drenthe. it was formed 5,000-8,000 years ago. The lake is fed by the river Hunze. This river enters the lake in the south-east and exits the lake in the north.
The lake is shallow (about 3 ft deep), but some parts are deeper, like the fairway. The lake is popular by tourists, but in particular by yachtsmen. Many sailboats are moored in the lake, because the Zuidlaardermeer is one of the few suitable lakes for sailing in the outline.
Large parts of the lake and nearby polders are conducted by the Groninger Landschap foundation.
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