Lake Seydozero (Russian: Сейдозеро, romanized: Seydozero, Kildin Sami: Сейдъявврь, romanized: Sejdjavvr') is located on the Kola Peninsula, in Murmansk Oblast within the Lake Lovozero and ensures runoff to the river Seydyavryok. "Seyd" translated from the Sami language means "sacred".
Lake Seydozero | |
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Location | Kola Peninsula, Murmansk Oblast |
Coordinates | 67°49′N 34°51′E / 67.817°N 34.850°E |
Type | natural lake, reservoir |
Basin countries | Russia |
Max. length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
Surface elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
The lake is located at an altitude of 189 m above sea level. The length of the Seydozero is 8 km, the width is from 1.5 to 2.5 km.