Lake Kilpisjärvi

Kilpisjärvi is a medium-sized lake located at the north-western tip of Finland and northernmost Sweden. Treriksröset, the point where the borders of Finland, Sweden and Norway join is located some 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest from the lake.

Lake Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjärvi seen from the Finnish side
Lake Kilpisjärvi
Location	Enontekiö, Finland / Kiruna, Sweden
Coordinates	69°01′N 020°49′E
Primary outflows	Könkämäeno
Basin countries	Finland, Sweden
Surface area	37.33 km2 (14.41 sq mi)[1]
Average depth	19.5 m (64 ft)[2]
Max. depth	57 m (187 ft)[2]
Water volume	0.73 km3 (0.18 cu mi)[2]
Surface elevation	472.8 m (1,551 ft)[1]
Frozen	223 days[3]
Settlements	Kilpisjärvi
References	[1][2][3]

The lake is divided into two parts, Kilpisjärvi (Northern Sami: Bajit Gilbbesjávri) and Alajärvi (Vuolit Gilbbesjávri).

Being located on the Scandinavian Mountains, the lake is surrounded by numerous fells, most notably Saana. The northern location and high elevation cause the lake to be frozen most of the year.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. Kilpisjärvi–Alajärvi in Järviwiki Web Service. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 2014-03-21. (in English)
2. sv:Kilpisjärvi (sjö)
3. Suomen vesistöjen jääolot.pdf (in Finnish)

External links

Media related to Lake Kilpisjärvi at Wikimedia Commons