Lake Kovdozero

Lake Kovdozero

Infobox lake
lake_name = Lake Kovdozero
image_lake = Lake Kovdozero NASA.jpg
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location = Murmansk Oblast
coords = coord|66.783|N|32|E|type:waterbody_region:RU|display=inline,title
type = natural lake, reservoir
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basin_countries = Russia
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area = 608 km²
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max-depth = 63 m
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Lake Kovdozero ( _ru. Ковдозеро) is a large freshwater lake in the southern Murmansk Oblast, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at around coord|66.783|N|32|E|type:waterbody_region:RU. There are many islands on the lake. The hydroelectric power plant was built in 1955, thus transforming the lake to the dam. Surface area of Kovdozero have risen from 224-294 km² to 608 km². Many rivers empties to Kovdozero. The lake is used to fishery, water transport and timber floating.


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