- Lake Velence
Infobox_lake
lake_name = Lake Velence
image_lake = Velence 1.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location =Fejér
coords = coord|47|12|30|N|18|36|00|E|region:HU_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type =steppe lake
inflow =
outflow =
catchment =
basin_countries = Hungary
length = 10.8 km
width = 3.3 km
area = 26 km²
depth = 1.60 m
max-depth =
volume =
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shore = 28.5 km
elevation =
islands =
cities = "see list"Lake Velence is the third largest lake in
Hungary . It is a popular holiday destination among Hungarians.The lake has an area of 26 sq.km., one third of which is covered by the common reed. Because of the sunny climate of the area and the shallowness of the lake, it is one of the warmest lakes in
Europe : its temperature in the summer may reach 26 to 28°C.Location
Lake Velence is located in Fejér county, close to the motorway between
Budapest andSzékesfehérvár , at the feet ofVelence Mountains .Flora and fauna
The lake is a bird reserve.
ettlements along the shore
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Velence
**Velence-újtelep
**Velencefürdő
*Kápolnásnyék
*Gárdony
**Agárd
**Dinnyés
*Pákozd External links
* [http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/maps/velenceh/kepek.htm Photos]
* [http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/maps/velenceh/velind.htm Map]
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