Grūda (lake)
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Grūda | |
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View from the Lithuanian side to the Belarusian shore | |
Coordinates | 53°56′N 24°18′E / 53.933°N 24.300°E |
Primary outflows | Grūda (river) |
Basin countries | Lithuania, Belarus |
Max. length | 6.0 km (3.7 mi) |
Max. width | 300 m (980 ft) |
Surface area | 1.2 km2 (0.46 sq mi) |
Average depth | 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)[1] |
Max. depth | 5.2 m (17 ft)[1] |
Settlements | Ašašninkai |
Grūda is a lake located near Ašašninkai village between Lithuania and Belarus, 30 kilometers south-east of Druskininkai. The lake is divided between the two countries. Lithuania controls around 70% of the lake.[2] The lake is a popular spot for fishing. The average depth is around 2.5 meters while the maximum depth is more than 5 meters.[1]