Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of a Thousa

Which one of the following countries is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes” ?

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Denmark

Finland

The Netherlands

Poland

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018

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Finland is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes”.

– Finland is famous for its vast number of lakes, estimated to be around 188,000, covering about 10% of its total area. This characteristic feature gives rise to the nickname “Land of a Thousand Lakes”.
– Denmark is known for its coastline and islands.
– The Netherlands is famous for its polders (reclaimed land) and canals, but not for numerous large natural lakes.
– Poland also has many lakes, particularly in the Masurian Lake District, but the nickname is most strongly associated with Finland.

The numerous lakes in Finland are largely a legacy of the last Ice Age, carved out by glaciers. They are crucial to the country’s geography, ecology, and culture. Other countries known for numerous lakes include Canada and Sweden.

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