Lake Vegoritida (original) (raw)
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| Lake Vegoritida | |
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| Λίμνη Βεγορίτιδα (Greek) | |
 Lake Vegoritida with a view of the surrounding mountains |
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  Lake VegoritidaLocation within Greece |
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| Location | Macedonia, Greece |
| Coordinates | 40°45′N 21°47′E / 40.750°N 21.783°E / 40.750; 21.783 |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Primary inflows | Local rivers and streams |
| Basin countries | Greece |
| Surface area | 54.3 km2 (21.0 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Settlements | Peraia, Pella, Arnissa, Agios Panteleimonas |
Lake Vegoritida (Greek: Λίμνη Βεγορίτιδα, Limni Vegoritida), also historically referred to as Lake Ostrovo (Greek: Λίμνη Οστρόβου, Limni Ostrovou), is one of the largest natural lakes in northern Greece. Located in the region of Macedonia, it lies 6 km northeast of Amyntaio and 18 km west of Edessa, at an elevation of 540 meters. The Voras Mountains provide a scenic backdrop to the north of the lake, which spans parts of the Florina and Pella regional units.
Tourism and Hospitality
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Lake Vegoritida’s natural beauty and serene environment have made it a popular destination for eco-tourism and cultural tourism in Macedonia. The hospitality industry around the lake has grown with the presence of several family-owned businesses, which contribute to the local economy by offering lodging, dining, and recreational activities.
- List of lakes in Greece
- Ostrovo Unit of the Scottish Women's Hospitals during World War I
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- K. Fytianos, V. Samanidou, T. Agelidis. "Comparative Study of Heavy Metals Pollution in Various Rivers and Lakes of Northern Greece," *Chemosphere*, Vol. 16, Nos. 2/3, pp. 455–462, 1987.