Chott Melrhir

Algeria / Biskrah / Zarbiyat-al-Wad /
 wetland, salt lake, sebkha / sebkhat / sebjet / chott
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Chott Melrhir (Arabic: شط ملغيغ‎) is a large endorheic salt lake in northeastern Algeria. Chott Melrhir has an area of about 6700 km² and is the largest lake in Algeria. It also lies almost entirely below the sea level, the lowest point of Algeria is located here. It regularly dries up thus becomes a salt pan. The cities of Biskra, El Oued and Touggourt lie nearby. Chott Melrhir is designated a Ramsar wetland of international importance.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chott_Melghir
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Coordinates:   34°18'49"N   6°21'47"E

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