Butrint Lagoon

Lake and tourist attraction in Albania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Butrint Lagoon (Albanian: Liqeni i Butrintit) is a salt lagoon south of Saranda, Albania, located in direct proximity of the Ionian Sea. It is surrounded by dense forested hills, rocky coast and complemented by saltwater and freshwater marshlands. The lake has a length of 7.1 km (4.4 mi) and a width of 3.3 km (2.1 mi), with a surface area of 16 km2 (6.18 sq mi).[2] The maximum depth of the lake is 24.4 m (80 ft).[3] At the south, the Vivari Channel connects the lagoon to the sea.

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Butrint Lagoon
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Panoramic view of Lake Butrint
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Butrint Lagoon
LocationSarandë, Vlorë
Coordinates39°47′0″N 20°2′0″E
Basin countriesAlbania
Max. length7.1 km (4.4 mi)
Max. width3.3 km (2.1 mi)
Surface area16 km2 (6.2 sq mi)[1]
Average depth11.4 m (37 ft)
Max. depth24.4 m (80 ft)
Surface elevation1 m (3.3 ft)
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Flora and fauna

Butrint is particularly known for the diversity of flora and fauna.[4][5] The southern portion of the lake is situated within the boundaries of Butrint National Park and has been recognised as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention.[6] The lake has also been identified as an important Bird and Plant Area, because it supports significant numbers of bird and plant species.[7][8]

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Near the shore arrangements to the breeding of Mediterranean mussels.
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A view from the north of the lake.
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Forests of Butrint

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