Lake Tsimanampetsotsa

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lake_name = Lake Tsimanampetsotsa
image_lake = Lake Tsimanampetsotsa NASA.jpg
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location = Toliara Province
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type = saline lake
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basin_countries = Madagascar
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area = 456.00 km²
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Lake Tsimanampetsotsa ( _fr. Lac Tsimanampetsotsa) is a saline lake in the Toliara Province, southwestern part of Madagascar. It is located at around coord|24|07|S|43|45|E|type:waterbody_region:MG. The lake is an important wetland and it is protected within a national park and as a Ramsar site. Ramsar site has a total area of 456.00 km² while the surface of the lake is much smaller.

References

* [http://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2001AM/finalprogram/abstract_26774.htm Lake Tsimanampetsotsa, a Modern Alkaline Playa Lake in Madagascar]