Kuyto

The Kuyto (Russian: Куйто Finnish: Kuittijärvet) are three lakes in the Republic of Karelia, in the northwestern part of Russia. The Kuyto lakes are connected by natural canals, and are used for timber rafting.

Middle Kuyto
Location Republic of Karelia
Coordinates 65°08′00″N 31°15′00″E / 65.1333333°N 31.25°E / 65.1333333; 31.25Coordinates: 65°08′00″N 31°15′00″E / 65.1333333°N 31.25°E / 65.1333333; 31.25
Basin countries Russia
Surface area 257 km²
Max. depth 34 m
Surface elevation 101 m

There are numerous islands on Kuyto Lakes.


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