Sasthamcotta Lake: Location, Features, Biodiversity and Ramsar Wetland Significance

Category: Geography → Lakes / Wetlands / Kerala

Key Pointers

  • Located in Kerala.

  • It is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala.

  • Located in Kollam district.

  • It is a Ramsar Site.

  • Important source of drinking water for the surrounding region.

  • The lake supports diverse aquatic and wetland biodiversity.

  • Its water resources are important for local communities.

UPSC Focus

Sasthamcotta → Kerala → largest freshwater lake → Ramsar Site.