Lake Beloye (Vologda Oblast)
Lake Beloye or White Lake (Russian: Бе́лое о́зеро, IPA: [ˈbʲɛləjə ˈozʲɪrə]; Veps: Vaugedjärv, Valgjärv, lit. 'white lake') is a lake in the northwestern part of Vologda Oblast in Russia. Administratively, the lake is divided between Belozersky District (south) and Vashkinsky District (north) in the oblast. The town of Belozersk is located on its coast. In terms of area, Lake Beloye is the second natural lake of Vologda Oblast (behind Lake Onega), and the third lake also behind the Rybinsk Reservoir. It is one of the ten biggest natural lakes in Europe.
| Lake Beloye | |
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Lake Beloye Lake Beloye | |
| Location | Vologda Oblast |
| Coordinates | 60°10′N 37°38′E |
| Primary inflows | Kovzha River, Kema River, Megra River |
| Primary outflows | Sheksna River |
| Catchment area | 14,000 square kilometres (5,400 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Max. length | 46 km (29 mi) |
| Max. width | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,130 km2 (440 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Water volume | 6.2 cubic kilometres (2.2×1011 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
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