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List of lakes of Nepal
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This is a list of artificial and natural lakes in Nepal ordered by province, and by district within each province.
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The largest lake in Nepal is Rara Lake, also known as Mahendra Daha, in Karnali Province. It lies at about 3200m above sea level, and has a total area of 10.4 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi).[1][2][3][4]
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Rara Lake in Karnali Province is the deepest lake of Nepal,[citation needed] having a depth of 167 m.
Tilicho Lake in Gandaki Province is the highest lake of Nepal, at 4919 m above mean sea level.
In September 2007, Phoksundo Lake has been designated a Ramsar site.[5]