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Lake Retba
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Lake Retba
Lake Retba or Lac Rose (Pink Lake) is a lake located north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal. It is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.
Site Information
Country: Senegal
District: Dakar Region
Category: Ancient Water Structures
Site History: 20th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Mixed
Later Cultures: Mixed
Site Features: Cultural and Natural Landscape
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Lac Rose
Date of Submission: 2005
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