Lake Genval | |
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Coordinates | 50°43′44″N04°31′10″E / 50.72889°N 4.51944°E |
Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
Basin countries | Belgium |
Max. length | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
Max. width | 0.25 km (0.16 mi) |
Surface area | 18 ha (44 acres) |
Surface elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Islands | 1 |
Settlements | Rixensart, Overijse |
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