Farka Lake
The Farka Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Farkës) is an artificial lake and municipal park in the southeast of Tirana, Albania. It is about 9.6 km away from the city centre of Tirana, and is administered by the Agency of Parks and Recreation of the Municipality of Tirana.
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| Location | Farka |
| Coordinates | 41°18′53″N 19°51′38″E |
| Lake type | Artificial Lake |
| Native name | Liqeni i Farkës |
| Basin countries |  Albania |
| Max. length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Surface area | 75 ha (190 acres) |
| Settlements | Tirana |
Geography
Farka Lake overlooking Dajti Mt
The lake is about 75 hectare, larger than the Artificial Lake of Tirana.[1] It has a maximum length of two kilometers as well as a maximum width of 700 meters. The dam at the south is about 300 metres long.
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