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Steppe lake in Fejér From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Velence (German: Welenzer See), an endorheic basin, is the third largest natural lake in Hungary. It is a popular holiday destination among Hungarians.
Lake Velence | |
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![]() Lake Velence near Agárd | |
Location | Fejér |
Coordinates | 47°12′30″N 18°36′00″E |
Type | steppe lake |
Basin countries | Hungary |
Max. length | 10.8 km (6.7 mi) |
Max. width | 3.3 km (2.1 mi) |
Surface area | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Average depth | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
Shore length1 | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) |
Settlements | see list |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
The lake has an area of 26 km2, one third of which is covered by the common reed. Because of the sunny climate of the area and the shallowness of the lake, it is one of the warmest lakes in Europe: its temperature in the summer may reach 26 to 28 °C.[1][2]
Lake Velence is located in Fejér county, close to the M7 motorway between Budapest and Székesfehérvár, at the foot of the Velence Mountains.
A part of the lake is a bird reserve with a lot of species.
The lake was the venue for the World Rowing Masters Regatta in September 2019.[3]
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