Lake Alexandrina (South Australia)
Lake Alexandrina is a coastal freshwater lake located between the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island and Murray and Mallee regions of South Australia, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south-east of Adelaide. The lake adjoins the smaller Lake Albert (together known as the Lower Lakes) and a coastal lagoon called The Coorong to its southeast, before draining into the Great Australian Bight via a short, narrow opening known as Murray Mouth.
| Lake Alexandrina | |
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Lake Alexandrina is the larger lake to the left. Lake Albert is the smaller lake to the right. | |
Lake Alexandrina Location in South Australia | |
| Location | South Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°27′S 139°09′E |
| Type | Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Murray, Bremer, Angas, and Finniss Rivers |
| Primary outflows | Murray Mouth |
| Catchment area | 1,061,469 km2 (409,835 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 64,900 ha (251 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.8 m (9.2 ft) |
| Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Water volume | 1,610 GL (430×109 US gal; 350×109 imp gal) |
| Surface elevation | 0.75 m (2.5 ft) |
| Settlements | Clayton Bay, Milang, Raukkan |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | The Coorong, Lake Alexandrina & Albert Wetland |
| Designated | 1 November 1985 |
| Reference no. | 321 |
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