Fly River Papua New Guinea Murray Lake

Lake Murray is the largest lake in Papua New Guinea. It is located in Lake Murray Rural LLG, Middle Fly District, Western Province at 7°00′S 141°30′E / 7°S 141.5°E, which covers approximately 647 km and in the wet season increases to five times the size. It has a highly convoluted shoreline more than 2000 km long. The lake has been a source of no…
Lake Murray is the largest lake in Papua New Guinea. It is located in Lake Murray Rural LLG, Middle Fly District, Western Province at 7°00′S 141°30′E / 7°S 141.5°E, which covers approximately 647 km and in the wet season increases to five times the size. It has a highly convoluted shoreline more than 2000 km long. The lake has been a source of nourishment for many of the local peoples. Freshwater sawfish have been caught in its shallow waters to feed the crocodiles in a farming operation.
  • Location: Western Province
  • Primary inflows: June, Boi, Bwe, Kaim, Mamboi Rivers
  • Primary outflows: Herbert River → Strickland River → Fly River → Gulf of Papua
  • Basin countries: Papua New Guinea
  • Max. length: 63 km (39 mi)
  • Max. width: 18 km (11 mi)
  • Surface area: 647 km² (250 sq mi)

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