Indawgyi Lake
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| Location | Kachin State |
| Coordinates | 25°8′N 96°20′E / 25.133°N 96.333°ECoordinates: 25°8′N 96°20′E / 25.133°N 96.333°E |
| Basin countries | Burma |
| Max. length | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Max. width | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Indawgyi Lake is one of the largest inland lakes in Southeast Asia. It is located in Mohnyin Township in the Kachin State of Burma. The lake measures 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) east to west, and 24 kilometres (15 mi) north to south.[1] There are over 20 villages around the lake.[2] The predominant ethnic groups living in the surroundings of the lake are the Shan and the Kachin, who mainly practise agriculture.[citation needed]
[edit] Flora and fauna
Indawgyi Lake is within the confines of Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established in 1999 by the Ministry of Ecotourism. The sanctuary, which encompasses 780 km2 (300 sq mi), contains a variety of animal species, including rare mammals and birds.[2]
One of Burma's important bird areas, 10 endangered species can be found. Of these species, Greylag Geese, Oriental Darter and Purple Swamphen are prominent during the month of January.[3] A tour of the lake by motor canoe allows one to view a large array of wetland species. It appears that the lake and surrounding wetlands provide an important winter feeding habitat. Many local fisher folk ply its waters and surrounding village waste threaten water quality. However annual monsoons serve to flush and refresh its waters.
[edit] References
- ^ "Indawgyi Lake". Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1451894/Indawgyi-Lake. Retrieved on 2006-02-20.
- ^ a b "Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary". Ministry of Ecotourism. http://www.myanmar.com/Ministry/ecotourism/eco08.htm. Retrieved on 2006-02-20.
- ^ "Indawgyi Lake and Indawgyi River". BirdLife International. http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/sites/index.html?action=SitHTMDetails.asp&sid=16258&m=0. Retrieved on 2006-12-17.
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