
Lake Retba
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Area | 3 |
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Max depth | 3 m |
Length | 4. 2 km |
Locations | Cap Vert |
Basin countries | Senegal |
Did you know | The Lake Retba is situated in Northwest Africa, in Cap-Vert Peninsula that lies 30 km northeast of the capital, Dakar. |
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ID | 1003102 |
About Lake Retba
Lac Rose lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, some 30 km north-east of the capital, Dakar, in northwest Africa. It is named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.