Chott el Meksem
Chott el Meksem is a sabkha in Kebili Governorate, Tunisia. Chott el Meksem is situated nearby to the locality El Aouina, as well as near Ghlissia.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Douz.
Douz
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Douz is a small town in south-central of Tunisia. Referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara", Douz is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the desert, either by camel or four-wheel drive.
Chott el Meksem
- Type: Sabkha
- Also known as: “Shaţţ al Maqsam”
- Category: landform
- Location: Kebili Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
33.41667° or 33° 25′ northLongitude
9.06667° or 9° 4′ eastElevation
79 metres (259 feet)Open location code
8F5FC388+MMGeoNames ID
2469214
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Localities in the Area
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