Green Lakes, Lithuania

Green Lakes, Lithuania

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image_lake = Balsys_lake.jpg
caption_lake = Lake Balsys in spring
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location = Vilnius county
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cities = Vilnius

Green Lakes (Lithuanian: "Žalieji ežerai") are six lakes located in northeastern part of Vilnius, Lithuania. They are a part of Verkiai Regional Park.

The six lakes are named:
* Balsys Lake
* Gulbinas Lake
* Mažasis (Little) Gulbinas Lake
* Akis Lake
* Raistelis Lake
* Baraukos Akis Lake


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