Lake Alexandrina (South Australia)
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Lake Alexandrina is a coastal freshwater lake[1] 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)[4] 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.
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Lake Alexandrina | |
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Location in South Australia | |
Location | South Australia |
Coordinates | 35°27′S 139°09′E |
Type | Freshwater[1] |
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)[2] |
Average depth | 2.8 m (9.2 ft)[2] |
Max. depth | 6 m (20 ft)[2] |
Water volume | 1,610 GL (430×10 |
Surface elevation | 0.75 m (2.5 ft)[2] |
Settlements | Clayton Bay, Milang, Raukkan |
Official name | The Coorong, Lake Alexandrina & Albert Wetland |
Designated | 1 November 1985 |
Reference no. | 321[3] |
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