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Sweden has more than 97,500 lakes that have an area of more than 8,100 square meters. Most of the lakes in the country have a glacial origin. According to researchers, the glacial lakes of Sweden were formed due to erosional action by glaciers. Sweden鈥檚 biggest lakes by area are highlighted below.

1. 痴盲苍别谤苍

痴盲苍别谤苍 occupies an area of 5,519 square km and is Sweden's largest lake. Furthermore, it is the largest and the third-largest lake in the European Union and Europe, respectively. The lake encompasses parts of three Swedish provinces: V盲rmland, Dalsland, and V盲sterg枚tland. It lies at an elevation of 144 ft above sea-level and has a maximum depth of 348 ft. The Klar盲lven is the main source of water feeding the lake, and the G枚ta 盲lv drains 痴盲苍别谤苍 at its south-west. The lake plays an important role in the local economy of the region, especially by facilitating transportation. Fishing is also an important economic activity for locals living near the lake.

2. 痴盲迟迟别谤苍

痴盲迟迟别谤苍 is Sweden鈥檚 second largest lake. However, with an area of 1,886 square km, it is significantly smaller than 痴盲苍别谤苍. It is Europe鈥檚 sixth largest lake by area. The lake is located southeast of 痴盲苍别谤苍, in the south-central part of the country. It is a long, finger-shaped lake, and its deepest point is 420 ft below sea-level. About 26.7% of the drainage basin of 痴盲迟迟别谤苍 is dedicated to agriculture and nearly 62% area is covered by forests. The lake is noted for its clear, non-polluted water which requires little treatment prior to use as drinking water. Fishing is an important activity associated with the lake. 痴盲迟迟别谤苍 also supports numerous industries in its drainage basin.

3. 惭盲濒补谤别苍

惭盲濒补谤别苍 is Sweden鈥檚 third biggest lake and encompasses an area of 1,090 square km. Located in Svealand, the lake has a maximum depth of 64 m. The lake drains into the Baltic Sea through both natural and artificial outlets. The 91 square km large Sela枚n is the largest island on Lake 惭盲濒补谤别苍. Settlements from the Viking Age on two of the lake鈥檚 islands have been designated as UNESCO 海角社区 Heritage Sites.

Other Notable Lakes in Sweden

Hornavan is the deepest lake in Sweden. It is located in the Swedish Lapland province and has a maximum depth of 725 ft and an area of 1,394 ft. 罢辞谤苍别迟谤盲蝉办 is the second deepest lake in Sweden. It is located in Lapland, Norrbotten County and has a maximum depth of 551 ft. Also, Lake 痴盲苍别谤苍 is not only the largest lake in Sweden by surface area, but is also the largest in terms of volume. It has a volume of 153 cubic km.