Lake Murray Papua New Guinea

Lake Murray is the largest lake in Papua New Guinea. It is located in Lake Murray Rural LLG, Middle Fly District, Western Province at 7°00′S 141°30′E / 7°S 141.5°E, which covers approximately 647 km² and in the wet season increases to five times the size. It has a highly convoluted shoreline more than 2000 km long. The lake has been a source of no…
Lake Murray is the largest lake in Papua New Guinea. It is located in Lake Murray Rural LLG, Middle Fly District, Western Province at 7°00′S 141°30′E / 7°S 141.5°E, which covers approximately 647 km² and in the wet season increases to five times the size. It has a highly convoluted shoreline more than 2000 km long. The lake has been a source of nourishment for many of the local peoples. Freshwater sawfish have been caught in its shallow waters to feed the crocodiles in a farming operation.
  • Location: Western Province
  • Primary inflows: June, Boi, Bwe, Kaim, Mamboi Rivers
  • Primary outflows: Herbert River → Strickland River → Fly River → Gulf of Papua
  • Basin countries: Papua New Guinea
  • Max. length: 63 km (39 mi)
  • Max. width: 18 km (11 mi)
  • Surface area: 647 km² (250 sq mi)

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