Taupo, Lake

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Taupo, Lake (tou`pō), largest lake of New Zealand, 234 sq mi (606 sq km) and 552 ft (168 m) deep, in central North Island. Originally fed by over 20 streams, the lake is drained by the Waikato River. Lake Taupo, located in the volcanic plateau, is flanked by volcanoes.

Taupo, Lake

Lake, central North Island, New Zealand. The largest lake in New Zealand, it is 234 sq mi (606 sq km) in area and covers the remains of several volcanic craters. The Waikato River flows into and out of it. Numerous geothermal springs on the lake's borders are used for health resorts and for generating electricity. Tongariro National Park, to the southwest, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990; the region is a major tourist attraction.

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