Sope Lake

Sope Lake
Liqeni i Sopes
Location Mali i Lopës
Coordinates 41°26′06″N 20°17′12″E / 41.43500°N 20.28667°E / 41.43500; 20.28667Coordinates: 41°26′06″N 20°17′12″E / 41.43500°N 20.28667°E / 41.43500; 20.28667
Type glacial lake
Basin countries Albania
Max. length 0.88 km (0.55 mi)
Max. width 0.73 km (0.45 mi)
Surface area 0.029 km2 (0.011 sq mi)
Surface elevation 1,734 m (5,689 ft)

Sope Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Sopes) is the largest natural mountain lake in Albania. Sope lake is found on the southern slopes of the Mali i Lopës on an elevation of 1,734 m (5,689 ft). The maximum length of the lake is about 880 m (2,887 ft) and the maximum width of it is about 730 m (2,395 ft).The lake is the largest natural glacial lake with an area of around 29 hectares.

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