Lake Peipus facts for kids
Lake Peipus is a very large freshwater lake located in Northern Europe. It sits right on the border between two countries: Estonia and Russia. This amazing lake is the fourth biggest in all of Europe!
Lake Peipus covers a huge area of about 3,500 square kilometres. Imagine a lake so big! Even though it's very wide, it's not super deep. Its average depth is around 7 meters, but in some spots, it can go down to 15 meters. People use Lake Peipus for fun activities like fishing and other kinds of recreation.
What Lives in Lake Peipus?
Lake Peipus is home to many different kinds of fish. It's a great place for fishing because there are so many species living in its waters. Some of the common fish you might find here include:
- European perch
- Carp bream
- Roach
- Pike-perch
These fish are an important part of the lake's ecosystem and support the local fishing industry.
Images for kids
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Roach
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Pike-perch
See also
In Spanish: Lago Peipus para niños
