Žuvintas
Lake in Lithuania
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Lake Žuvintas is a shallow lake in Alytus district, central Lithuania. Area of Žuvintas Lake is 965 ha. It is the shallowest lake in Lithuania with the greatest depth 2.2 m and average only 0.6 m.[2] It is a paradise for water birds, but also faces danger of becoming a swamp.
| Lake Žuvintas | |
|---|---|
Žuvintas from Aleknonys village | |
  Lake Žuvintas Location within Lithuania | |
| Location | Alytus district |
| Coordinates | 54°28′15″N 23°37′43″E |
| Dovinė River | |
| Basin countries | Lithuania |
Surface area | 9.65 km2 (3.73 mi2) |
Average depth | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
Official name | Zuvintas |
| Designated | 4 October 1993 |
| Reference no. | 628[1] |
Lake Žuvintas is found in Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, Lithuania's oldest nature protection area.
