Berovo Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Republic of North Macedonia.
| Berovo Lake | |
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  Berovo Lake | |
| Coordinates | 41°40′8.4″N 22°54′21.6″E / 41.669000°N 22.906000°E |
| Lake type | Artificial |
| Primary inflows | Klepalska river |
| Primary outflows | Klepalska river |
| Basin countries | Republic of North Macedonia |
| Max. length | 2,500 m (8,200 ft) |
| Max. width | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Surface area | 75 ha (190 acres) |
| Max. depth | 58 m (190 ft) (dam -2 m) |
| Surface elevation | 990 m (3,250 ft) |
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The lake lies within 7 km of the North Macedonia-Bulgaria Border, near the town of Berovo. The lake is surrounded by evergreen and deciduous type species of forests. Many locals go swimming, fishing, or sailing in the lake. The forested areas that surround the lake are protected by the Macedonian Forestry Police. Illegal cutting down forested areas for fire is prohibited in most areas of the country.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Berovo Lake-pearl of Malesevo Mountains". northmacedonia-timeless.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2020.