Linda Tancs posted: " By Linda Tancs Even saltier than the Dead Sea, Lake Assal is a crater lake surrounded by dormant volcanoes in Djibouti. Africa's lowest elevation on land, it sits at 509 feet below sea level. Not surprisingly, salt extraction is a major industry. So i" Travelrific® Travel Journal A Salty Spot in Africa Linda Tancs Dec 27 By Linda Tancs Even saltier than the Dead Sea, Lake Assal is a crater lake surrounded by dormant volcanoes in Djibouti. Africa's lowest elevation on land, it sits at 509 feet below sea level. Not surprisingly, salt extraction is a major industry. So is tourism. Besides the salty lake and volcanic fields, other attractions include its sandy beaches along the Red Sea and popular dive sites. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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