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Lake and tourist attraction in Albania
Butrint Lagoon (Albanian: Liqeni i Butrintit) is a saltlagoon south of Saranda, Albania, located in direct proximity of the Ionian Sea. It is surrounded by dense forested hills, rocky coast and complemented by saltwater and freshwater marshlands. The lake has a length of 7.1 km (4.4 mi) and a width of 3.3 km (2.1 mi), with a surface area of 16 km (6.18 sq mi). The maximum depth of the lake is 24.4 m (80 ft). At the south, the Vivari Channel connects the lagoon to the sea.
Flora and fauna
Butrint is particularly known for the diversity of flora and fauna. The southern portion of the lake is situated within the boundaries of Butrint National Park and has been recognised as a wetland of international importance by designation under the Ramsar Convention. The lake has also been identified as an important Bird and Plant Area, because it supports significant numbers of bird and plant species.
Zotaj, Albana. "BUTRINT NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN" (PDF). academia.edu. p. 42. Flora of the BNP area is rich and very diverse with an expected 800-900 plant species, of which half of them are already reported.
Panoramic view of Lake Butrint
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