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Siljan

The jewel of Dalarna, formed by a meteorite impact 377 million years ago.

Quick facts

CategoryLakes

RegionSweden

Coordinates60.8700°N, 14.7500°E

•Area: 290 km²

•Depth: 134 m

•Meteor crater: 37 km

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Sollerön(10 km)Tällberg(12 km)Nusnäs(13 km)Mora(19 km)Dalarna(20 km)

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