List of largest lake in every country in Europe?

In summary, the conversation revolved around finding a list of the largest lakes in every European country. One person suggested using a link to Wikipedia as a starting point, while another questioned the accuracy of the information since they thought the Nile was in Europe. Another person shared a list of water areas in European countries, obtained from Mathematica 7, and mentioned that the upcoming Wolfram Alpha service may be able to answer this type of question for free. Finally, a moderator intervened to merge two duplicate threads.
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I'm searching a list of the largest lake in every European country. Of course, I can google them one by one, but it would be easier if there is a list somewhere on the internet. However, I can't find any...
 
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Here's a start:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_lakes_of_Europe"
Funny, I thought the Nile was in Europe.
 
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jimmysnyder said:
Here's a start:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_lakes_of_Europe"
Funny, I thought the Nile was in Europe.

jimmysnyder, the Nile isn't a lake either.. :)
 
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Norway: Mjøsa

Sweden: Vänern
 
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The closest thing that I could find in the country data in Mathematica 7 to "largest lake" is "WaterArea", here is a list (the water area is expressed in square kilometers):

In : = TableForm[{#, CountryData[#, "WaterArea"]} & /@ CountryData["Europe"]]

Out : =

Albania 1350.
Andorra 0.
Austria 1426.
Belarus 0.
Belgium 250.
BosniaHerzegovina 12.2
Bulgaria 360.
Croatia 128.
Cyprus 10.
CzechRepublic 1590.
Denmark 700.
Estonia 2015.
FaroeIslands 0.
Finland 33672.
France 1400.
Germany 7798.
Gibraltar 0.
Greece 1140.
Guernsey 0.
Hungary 690.
Iceland 2750.
Ireland 1390.
IsleOfMan 0.
Italy 7210.
Jersey 0.
Latvia 1000.
Liechtenstein 0.
Lithuania 0.
Luxembourg 0.
Macedonia 477.
Malta 0.
Moldova 472.
Monaco 0.
Montenegro 214.
Netherlands 7643.
Norway 16360.
Poland 8220.
Portugal 440.
Romania 7160.
SanMarino 0.
Serbia 0.
Slovakia 45.
Slovenia 122.
Spain 5240.
Svalbard 0.
Sweden 39030.
Switzerland 1520.
Ukraine 0.
UnitedKingdom 3230.
VaticanCity 0.

Note that the new service Wolfram Alpha from the makers of Mathematica should be able to answer questions like yours for free once it launches in may.
 
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Do not double post!

In your previous thread, jimmysnyder has already given you a good link.

[Edit by Doc Al: Threads merged. :grumpy:]
 

1. What is the largest lake in Europe?

The largest lake in Europe is Lake Ladoga, located in Russia. It has a surface area of 17,700 square kilometers.

2. Which European country has the most lakes?

Finland has the most lakes in Europe, with over 187,888 lakes. This is due to its glacial history and many smaller lakes formed by melting ice.

3. What is the smallest lake in Europe?

The smallest lake in Europe is Lake Hjälmaren, located in Sweden. It has a surface area of 483 square kilometers.

4. How many countries in Europe have a lake larger than 1000 square kilometers?

There are 18 countries in Europe with a lake larger than 1000 square kilometers. These include Russia, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.

5. Which European country has the most diverse range of lakes?

Sweden has the most diverse range of lakes in Europe, with over 101,000 lakes of varying sizes and characteristics. These include glacial lakes, crater lakes, and man-made lakes.

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