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The
Ohrid lake is one of the largest biological
reserves in Europe, possessing unique flora and fauna which
are extinct elswere. Only Lake Ohrid, Lake Tanganyka, Lake
Caspi, and Lake Baikal are believed to have been formed
during the Tertiary Period some 2-4 million years ago, and
hence these lakes are characterized by unique flora and
fauna distinct to that period. Due to its age, many of Lake
Ohrid’s aquatic species are endemic including ten of the
seventeen fish species. In addition, there are five
particular endemic species which are restricted to small
areas of the Lake such as special various birds, as well as
four fish spawning grounds. Because of its rich history and
unique flora and fauna, Lake Ohrid was
declared a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural
heritage Site in 1980.
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