Đeravica Lake
Đeravica Lake or Gjeravica Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Gjeravicës; Serbian: Језеро Ђеравица) is a mountain lake in Kosovo located just under the summit of Gjeravica. The lake is about 2,200 m (7,218 ft) above sea level. It is shaped like a tooth and is the origin of the Erenik river which flows down to the Metohija region of western Kosovo. The maximum length of this lake is 240 m (787 ft) and the width is 120 m (394 ft). The lake is known for is its many salamanders, which feast on flying insects. The lake has a maximum depth of 3.8 m (12 ft). The Lake contains many fish. It has an area of 2 hectares.
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| Location | Kosovo |
| Coordinates | 42.5308°N 20.1351°E |
| Primary outflows | Erenik |
| Basin countries | Kosovo |
| Max. length | 240 m (787 ft) |
| Max. width | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Surface area | 0.02(2 ha) |
| Average depth | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
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