LAC DE LA HAUTE-SURE

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LAC DE LA HAUTE-SURE

Post by aukepalmhof » Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:02 pm

The stamp shows us Lac de la Haute-Sûre in Luxembourg, on the lake are many sailing yachts the class not identified.

The Upper Sûre Lake (Luxembourgish: Stauséi Uewersauer, French: Lac de la Haute-Sûre, German: Stausee an der Ober-Sauer) is a large reservoir in north-western Luxembourg. It is the largest body of water in the country. It gives its name to the commune of Lac de la Haute-Sûre, which was formed in 1979.
It is created by the Esch-sur-Sûre Dam which was built in the 1950s to meet Luxembourg's drinking water and electricity needs. The town of Esch-sur-Sûre nestles at one end of the lake. Immediately above it, the river has been dammed to form a hydroelectric reservoir extending some 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) up the valley. Its average surface area is 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi), or about 0.15% of Luxembourg's total area.
Surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and peaceful creeks, the lake is a center for water sports, such as sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. Such outdoor activities, which make it an attractive spot for tourists, has led to the growth of a local crafts industry. The lake has a very high level of water quality.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_S%C3%BBre_Lake
Luxembourg 1971 3f sg876, scott?
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