Lake Mamry
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 km². Maximum depth is 44 m, average is 11 m.
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| Location | Masurian Lake District |
| Coordinates | 54°6′47″N 21°42′2.1″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) |
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 shore is Giżycko.
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