Lake Mamry
| Lake Mamry | |
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| Location | Masurian Lake District |
| Coordinates | 54°6′47″N 21°42′2.1″E / 54.11306°N 21.700583°ECoordinates: 54°6′47″N 21°42′2.1″E / 54.11306°N 21.700583°E |
| Primary outflows | Angrapa |
| Basin countries | Poland |
| Surface area | 104 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 116 metres (381 ft) |
| Islands | 33 (7 in Mamry proper) |
Mamry (German: Mauersee, Lithuanian: Mauras) is a lake in the Masurian Lake District of Poland's Warmia-Mazury Province. It is the second largest lake in Poland, with an area of 104 km.² Maximum depth is 44 m, average is 11 m.
It actually comprises six connected lakes: Mamry, Kirsajty, Kisajno, Dargin, Święcajty and Dobskie. Mamry features 33 islands, totalling 213 hectares, some of which are ornithological reserves.
Lake Mamry is a popular tourist destination. It is connected to the Pregolya and the Baltic Sea by the disused Masurian Canal. The largest town on the lake is Giżycko. It is the lowest natural point in Poland.
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