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Tutor III Geography

  • (A) Finland
  • (B) Germany
  • (C) Thailand
  • (D) India
Correct Answer - Option(A)

Explanation by: Kirti

Finland is called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes" because it has a vast number of lakes—approximately 188,000—which cover about 10% of the country's total area. These lakes were formed due to glacial activity during the last Ice Age, creating a unique landscape filled with water bodies, islands, and forests.

Key Points:

  1. Largest Lakes – Some of Finland's biggest lakes include Lake Saimaa (the largest in Finland), Lake Päijänne, and Lake Inari.
  2. Importance – These lakes are essential for fishing, transportation, tourism, and hydroelectric power generation.
  3. Scenic Beauty – The Finnish landscape is known for its beautiful lake scenery, which attracts tourists and nature lovers.
  4. Impact of Ice Age – The lakes were carved out by glaciers, making Finland one of the most water-rich countries in the world.

Thus, due to its thousands of lakes, Finland is rightly known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes."

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