Lake Saimaa

FreshwaterFinland
CountryFinland
Area4,280 km2
Max Depth82 m
TypeFreshwater

About Lake Saimaa

Largest lake in Finland. Critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal, only 400 remain.

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