Lake IJssel (IJsselmeer)

General data

Name: Lake IJssel (IJsselmeer)
Water system: North Sea
Water type: Artificial lake
Progression: North Sea -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: Europe
Countries: Netherlands

Description

The IJsselmeer, also known as Lake IJssel in English, is a closed off inland bay in the central Netherlands bordering the provinces of Flevoland, North Holland and Friesland. It covers an area of 1,100 km2 (420 sq mi) with an average depth of 4.5 m (15 ft). The river IJssel flows into the IJsselmeer. The Markermeer is used as a freshwater reservoir and a buffer against floodwaters and droughts.

Lake IJssel (IJsselmeer)

General data

Description

Artificial lakes

Markermeer

Rivers

IJssel River

Catches

Lake IJssel (IJsselmeer)

General data

Description

Artificial lakes

Markermeer

Rivers

IJssel River

Catches

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