Lake Dash

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Lake Dash
Location Accursed Mountains
Coordinates 42°31′47″N20°4′36″E / 42.52972°N 20.07667°E / 42.52972; 20.07667
Lake type Glacial lake
Basin  countriesAlbania
Max. length0.25 km (0.16 mi)
Max. width0.20 km (0.12 mi)
Surface area 3.5 ha (8.6 acres)
Surface elevation2,180 m (7,150 ft)
Lake Dash

Lake Dash (Albanian : Liqeni i Dashit) is a mountain lake in Albania. It is located in the Accursed Mountains, near the border with Kosovo. It is one of the largest lakes found in the mountain range with an area a little more than 3.5 hectares (8.6 acres). In English, Liqeni i Dashit means "Stag's Lake".

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