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Lake Assal
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Map highlighting the location of Lake Assal in Djibouti, East Africa. The map shows surrounding countries including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen across the Gulf of Aden, with Lake Assal labeled in orange near the center of Djibouti. An inset globe in the top right corner indicates the regional context within Africa and the Middle East.
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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms
Mount Kenya in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Africa. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Giant Lobelia in foreground. (Mt. Kenya; Mt. Kenya National Park; mountains; rugged mountain; African geography, African landscape, stratovolcano)
Africa’s Physical Features

Lake Assal: References & Edit History

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Adjusted the measurement of how far Lake Assal is below sea level. Oct 21, 2024
Modified title of Web site: Natural Wonders of Africa - Lake Assal, Djibouti. Feb 01, 2016
Add new Web site: Natural Wonders of Africa - Lake Assal, Djibouti. Jan 21, 2016
Add new Web site: MedicineNet.com - Arsenic Poisoning. Sep 26, 2011
New article added. Jan 30, 2009
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