Sope Lake
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| Sope Lake Liqeni i Sopes | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mali i Lopës |
| Coordinates | 41°26′06″N 17°12′00″E / 41.43500°N 17.20000°ECoordinates: 41°26′06″N 17°12′00″E / 41.43500°N 17.20000°E |
| Type | glacial lake |
| Basin countries | Albania |
| Max. length | 0.88 km (0.55 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.73 km (0.45 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.029 km2 (29 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,734 m (5,689 ft) |
Sope Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Sopes) is the largest natural mountain lake in Albania. Sope lake is found on the southern slopes of the Mali i Lopës on an elevation of 1,734 m (5,689 ft). The maximum length of the lake is about 880 m (2,887 ft) and the maximum width of it is about 730 m (2,395 ft).The lake is the largest natural glacial lake with an area of around 29 hectares.
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