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Lake Taupo

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Lake Taupo , 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. Author not available, TAUPO, LAKE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
Lake Taupo
...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. Lake Taupo Lake Taupo Lake Taupo Read more
Taupo
Taupo, North Island/New Zealand A town and a lake called Taupomoana in Maori. The name comes from Taupo nui a Tia ‘Great Cloak of Tia’ after Chief Tia said that a cliff on the lakeside resembled a cloak. Read more

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