Katora Lake | |
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Location | Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir |
Coordinates | 35°22′00″N72°20′47″E / 35.3666°N 72.3464°E |
Lake type | Glacial lake |
Primary inflows | Glacial water |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Surface elevation | 11,500 ft (3,500 m) [1] |
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