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Why is Lake Assal in Djibouti significant?

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Lake Assal, located in central Djibouti, is significant primarily because it is the lowest point on the continent of Africa, situated 509 feet (155 meters) below sea level. Additionally, this saline lake has historically been utilized for the quarrying of salt.12