Lake of Ohri
Is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.
Lake of Ohri
The fauna in the Lake also includes freshwater shells, crabs, sponges, etc. There are four types of sponges in the Lake, among which is the most famous endemic round Ohrid sponge that lives in 40-50 m depth. The Lake's fauna is dominated by various types of algae and superior water plants.
Lake of Ohri
Albania’s side of Lake Ohrid was designated UNESCO world heritage status in 2019. In Albania, the coastal portion of the lake holds Managed Nature Reserve status.