Mecklenburg-Pommerania have more then 2000 big and small lakes. The expanse of the Müritz is 117 km². The Müritz is the biggest inland water of Mecklenburg-Pommerania and Germany. Overall Mecklenburg-Pommerania have an percentage of 25% of all lakes in Germany and is with 2500km the most  comprehensive network of waterways in Europe.