Chao Lake
| Chao Lake | |
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Zhongmiao Temple on the north shore of Chao Lake | |
| Location | Hefei, Anhui |
| Coordinates | 31°30′N 117°30′E / 31.5°N 117.5°E |
| Basin countries | China |
| Max. length | 52 km (32 mi) |
| Max. width | 22 km (14 mi) |
| Surface area | 760 km2 (290 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Max. depth | 5.0 m (16.4 ft) |
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| Chinese | 巢湖 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | Birds' Nest Lake | ||||||||
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Chao Lake (Chinese: 巢湖), also known by its Chinese name Chao Hu, is a lake wholly situated in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province. It is the largest lake in Anhui and one of the five major freshwater lakes in China.