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Lake Ohrid
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Lake Ohrid
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Straddling Albania and North Macedonia, this lake offers swimming, fishing, and various water activities. On the Macedonian side, it is home to several monasteries and villages along its shores. It is surrounded by the Galicica and Pelister parks and is a UNESCO site under the "Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region".
Overview of Lake Ohrid
Straddling Albania and North Macedonia, this large lake offers swimming, fishing, and various water activities. On the Macedonian side, it is home to several monasteries and small villages along its shores, as well as the town of Ohrid, the country’s tourist capital. It is surrounded by the Galicica and Pelister parks and is a UNESCO site under the "Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region".
Key Facts
- Type of place: lake.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Characteristics:
- Surface area: 349 km².
- Altitude: 693 m.
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