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Lake Constance

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A lake on the Rhine at the point where the borders of Germany, Switzerland and Austria meet, formed where the river widens before continuing its course. Its shores are dotted with historic towns and are a popular recreational destination for the surrounding countries.

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Area (sq km)
536 1
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Austria, Countries
Germany, Countries
Switzerland, Countries

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Source Lake Constance (Wikipedia)
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1. Lake Constance (Wikipedia)
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  • Infobox, area
    area = 536 km2
  • Shaped By: Glaciation, Lead and sections
    Lake Constance was formed by the Rhine Glacier during the Quaternary glaciation ice age and is a Zungenbecken or Tongue lake.
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Wikidata: Lake Constance
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