Lac Rose

Lac Rose is an island in , . Lac Rose is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lake Retba.

Lake
Photo: Arnault, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, also known as Lac Rose, lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula in , some 35 km north-east of the capital, , in northwest Africa. It is named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some areas.

Lac Rose

Latitude
14.8391° or 14° 50′ 21″ north
Longitude
-17.23866° or 17° 14′ 19″ west
Elevation
-5 metres (-16 feet)
Open location code
7C64RQQ6+JG
Geo­Names ID
11961495
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Satellite Map

Discover Lac Rose from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

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