Little Prespa Lake Map for UPSC CSE

This page contains the map of Little Prespa Lake which is in news. We have added important notes on it as well.

Little Prespa Lake, located on the Albanian-Greek border, is shrinking due to environmental degradation, posing a threat to its ecosystem and local communities.

About Little Prespa Lake

• Location:
  • Situated on the border between Albania and Greece in southeastern Europe.
  • Majority of the lake is in Greece, with a smaller portion in Albania.
  • Smaller than Great Prespa Lake to the north.
• Geographical Features:
  • Part of a rich transboundary ecosystem.
  • Home to species like the Dalmatian pelican.
  • Large areas have turned into swamps due to environmental degradation.
• Ecological Importance:
  • Supports biodiversity, including birds, fish, and plants.
  • Wetlands around the lake serve as key habitats for migratory birds.
• Environmental Threats:
  • Climate Change: Higher temperatures, reduced snowfall, and lower precipitation levels are causing water loss.
  • Human Interference: The Devoll River was diverted for irrigation in the 1970s, exacerbating the lake’s decline.
• Current Condition:
  • Of the 450 hectares of the lake in Albania, 430 hectares have dried up or become swamps.
• Cultural & Economic Impact:
  • Fishing, once a primary livelihood, has declined.
  • Locals now rely more on cattle grazing due to the lake’s deterioration.