- Indawgyi Lake
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lake_name = Indawgyi Lake
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location =Kachin State
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basin_countries = Burma
length = convert|15|mi|abbr=on|lk=on
width = convert|8|mi|abbr=on|lk=on
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cities =Indawgyi Lake is the largest inland
lake inSoutheast Asia . It is located in Mohnyin Township in theKachin State ofBurma . The lake measures 8 miles east to west, and 15 miles north to south. There are over 20village s around the lake. The predominantethnic group s living in the surroundings of the lake are the Shan and the Kachin, who mainly practiceagriculture .Indawgyi Lake is within the confines of "Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary", which was established in 1999 by the
Ministry of Ecotourism . The sanctuary, which encompasses 300 square miles, contains a variety ofanimal species , including raremammals andbirds .One of Burma's important bird areas, 10
globally threatened species can be found. Of these species, Greylag Geese,Oriental Darter andPurple Swamphen are prominent during the month of January. A tour of the lake by motor canoe allows one to view a large array of wetland species. It appears that the lake and surrounding wetlands provide an importantwinter feeding habitat . Many local fisher folk ply its waters and surrounding village waste threaten water quality. However annualmonsoon rains serve to flush and refresh its waters.References
* [http://www.myanmar.com/Ministry/ecotourism/eco08.htm Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary]
* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/sites/index.html?action=SitHTMDetails.asp&sid=16258&m=0 Important Bird Area]
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