Location Toliara Province Basin countries Madagascar Area 456 km² | Type saline lake Surface area 456 km (176 sq mi) | |
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Lake Tsimanampetsotsa (French: Lac Tsimanampetsotsa) is a saline lake in the Toliara Province, in the southwestern part of Madagascar. It is located at around 24°07′S 43°45′E. The lake is an important wetland and is protected within a national park and as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar site has a total area of 456 km2 (176 sq mi), while the surface of the lake is much smaller. The lake Tsimanampetsotsa is a part of the Tsimanampetsotsa National Park.
Map of Farihy Tsimanampetsotsa, Madagascar
The name of the lake in Malagasy means "lake without dolphins".
References
Lake Tsimanampetsotsa Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA