Faber Lake | |
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Faber Lake in the Northwest Territories, Canada. | |
Location | Northwest Territories |
Coordinates | 63°53′N117°28′W / 63.883°N 117.467°W |
Basin countries | Canada |
Surface area | 439 km2 (169 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 213 m (699 ft) |
References | [1] |
Faber Lake is a lake in the Northwest Territories, Canada. [2]
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