| Batlava Lake | |
|---|---|
| Basin countries | Serbia |
Batlava Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Batllavës; Serbian: Батлавско језеро, Batlavsko jezero) refers to both a lake and resort located in Kosovo[a].
The local village of Batlava was founded by Serbian workers in electrodistribution. Until 1932, the Ristić family was the only family to have lived in the village. They eventually relocated elsewhere in Serbia due to the start of World War II. Present-day Batlava is populated by ethnic Albanians.
Batlava Lake is currently the main source of potable water for the cities of Pristina and Podujevo. As a result of the cities' population growth, withdrawal regularly exceeds inflow, especially in summer.
Batlava Lake is a popular destination for locals. Thus, tourism is a large revenue source for the local village. The lake is in the Lab region and is fed by the Batlava River from the north. The villages of Orlan and Koliq are also located quite near the lake.
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| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, while Serbia claims it as part of its own sovereign territory. Its independence is recognised by 86 UN member states. |
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