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Q19
(CISF/2018)
Geography › World Physical Geography
Which one of the following countries is known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes" ?
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Finland is famously known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes." This moniker reflects the country's unique geography, which was shaped by the retreat of glaciers during the last Ice Age. According to official data from the Finnish Environment Institute, Finland contains approximately 187,888 lakes that are larger than 500 square meters.
- Finland (B): The Saimaa lake system in Finland is one of the largest in Europe. The nickname is a central part of Finnish national identity.
- Denmark (A): Known for its flat terrain and numerous islands, but not for a high density of lakes.
- The Netherlands (C): Famous for its low-lying land, canals, and polders reclaimed from the sea.
- Poland (D): While it possesses the Masurian Lake District, it is not traditionally referred to by this specific epithet.
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