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Laugarvatn (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈlœiːɣarˌvahtn̥]) is the name of a lake and a small town in the south of Iceland. The lake is smaller than the neighbouring Apavatn.

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Laugarvatn
Laugarvatn
Location	Iceland
Coordinates	64°12′40″N 20°42′40″W
Basin countries	Iceland
Surface area	2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Settlements	Bláskógabyggð

Tourism

Laugarvatn lies within the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route, and acts as a staging post. The town has a population of about 200,[1] and lies predominantly along the west side of the lake. The lake contains geothermal springs under its surface, making it a popular swimming spot with some warm patches along the shoreline year-round.

Education

Iceland University of Education's division of Sport and Physical Education was located here.

See also

• List of lakes of Iceland

References

External links

• http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/laugarvatn.htm (Information)
• Laugarvatn

На других языках

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[de] Laugarvatn

Der See Laugarvatn liegt im Südwesten von Island.

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- [en] Laugarvatn

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[fr] Laugarvatn

Le Laugarvatn est un lac du sud de l'Islande. Sa superficie est un peu plus petite que celle du lac voisin Apavatn.

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[it] Laugarvatn

Il lago Laugarvatn si trova nella regione sud-occidentale chiamata Suðurland, dell'Islanda, nei pressi dell'omonimo paese con una popolazione di circa 200 abitanti.

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[ru] Лёйгарватн

Лё́йгарва́тн[2] (исл. Laugarvatn;  слушать) — озеро в южной части Исландии, располагается к западу от Тингведлира и севернее озера Апаватн. Площадь озера составляет 2,14 км².

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