Rawal Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rawal lake |
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| Location | Margalla Hills National Park |
| Coordinates | 33°42′N 73°07′E / 33.700°N 73.117°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 106.25 sq mi (275.2 km2) |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Surface area | 8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 102 ft (31 m) |
Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir in Pakistan that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This artificial lake covers an area of 8.8 km². Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Margalla Hills National Park.
Images for kids
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View of Rawal Dam from Old picnic point.
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The Rawal Dam: lake view
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Sun rises at Rawal Dam lake view park
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