Niinivesi

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Niinivesi
File:Niinivesi-4.jpg
Location Rautalampi, Tervo, Vesanto
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Type Lake
Primary outflows Nokisenkoski rapids
Catchment area Kymijoki
Basin countries Finland
Max. length 35 km (22 mi)
Surface area 75.66 km2 (29.21 sq mi)
Max. depth 19.22 m (63.1 ft)
Shore length1 196.31 km (121.98 mi)
Surface elevation 97.9 m (321 ft)
Frozen December–April
Islands Kotasaari, Papinsaari
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Niinivesi is a medium-sized lake of Finland and it belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. The lake is situated in Rautalampi, Tervo and Vesanto municipalities.[1] Niinivesi is almost divided into northern and southern part. The northern part is 20 kilometer long and narrow bay. The southern part is connected westwards to the lake Kiesimä via Kerkonkoski Canal. The water quality in the lake is excellent and clear.

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