List of lakes of Albania
Albania is home to 247 natural lakes and more than 800 artificial lakes. The natural lakes, based on their origin, are classified as the following: tectonic (4), ice-dammed (134), karst (94) and river (15).
Lagoons are present along the coastal region. They occupy an area of 150 km2. The main lagoons in the country are: Karavasta, Nartë and Patok.[1]
Shkodër lake
Ulza lake
Lura lake
Xhema lake in Valbonë
Natural lakes
- Shkodër (142 km2)
- Pogradec (110 km2)
- Big Prespa (46.3 km2)
- Small Prespa (4.3 km2)
- Butrint (18 km2)
Artificial lakes
- Fierza (81.69 km2)
- Vau i Dejës (24.7 km2)
- Koman (12 km2)
- Ulza (4.2 km2)
Other lakes
Lagoons
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