The Burgumer Mar ( nl, Bergumermeer) is a

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near the town of Burgum in the

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province of

Friesland Friesland (, ; official fry, Fryslân ), historically and traditionally known as Frisia, is a province of the Netherlands located in the country's northern part. It is situated west of Groningen, northwest of Drenthe and Overijssel, north of ...

. The lake was formed during the last

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. It is a popular water sports area with multiple yacht harbours. The splits the lake into a northern and southern part. Since March 15, 2007, the West Frisian name ''Burgumer Mar'' is the official name; before that date the Dutch name was the official oneWaternamen in Fryslân
). The villages Jistrum, Eastermar and Sumar together with Burgum border the lake.

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* {{Tytsjerksteradiel Lakes of the Netherlands Tytsjerksteradiel Landforms of Friesland