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Fert ő Lake

Fert ő Lake. Made by Tamás Kedves. Fert ő Lake. The second largest lake in Central Europe. The lake covers 315 km ², of which 240 km² is on the Austrian side and 75 km² on the Hungarian side. T he lake is no more than 1.8 m deep.

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Fert ő Lake

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  1. Fertő Lake Made by Tamás Kedves

  2. Fertő Lake • The second largest lake in Central Europe. • The lake covers 315 km², of which 240 km² is on the Austrian side and 75 km² on the Hungarian side. • The lake is no more than 1.8 m deep.

  3. Most of the lake is surrounded by reeds which serve as a habitat for wildlife, for example makes an important resting place for migratory birds. • Reeds are very important, they clean the water and in winter they are sold for various purposes.

  4. The National Park • In 1993 the National Park Neusiedler See-Seewinkel gained international acceptance as an IUCN Category II preserve. In 2001 the national parks in Austria and Fertő-Hanság in Hungary were together accepted as a World Heritage Site. The Fertő Lake and its surrounding areas in Austria also enjoy protection through the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

  5. Some towns by the lakein Hungary • Fertőrákos • Balf • Fertőújlak • Fertőboz • Fertőd

  6. Tourism The region of Fertő Lake draws significant numbers of tourists. The lake is known as the "Sea of the Viennese", as it offers ample opportunities for sailing and windsurfing. There is also some commercial fishing.

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