Lake Tsimanampetsotsa

Local nameFarihy Tsimanampetsotsa
LocationMadagasikara, Madagascar

Lake Tsimanampetsotsa is a moderately alkaline 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 protected within Tsimanampetsotsa National Park and it is also within a Ramsar site. The Ramsar site has a total area of 456 km2, while the surface of the lake is much smaller.

The name of the lake in Malagasy means "lake without dolphins". It is a sacred place for worship, ceremonies and rituals. Local taboos prevent water pollution. Swimming and the utilisation of pirogues is prohibited.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tsimanampetsotsa

Address Madagascar

Coordinates -24°6'54.41" N 43°45'4.39" E

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