"Lake Assal is an endorheic salt lake in East Africa, in the center of Djibouti. This lake is located in the east of the Afar depression, at an altitude of 153 meters below sea level making it the lowest point of the African continent. It is part of a graben framed by two horst, assembly formed by the opening of the Great Rift Valley. It is separated from Ghoubbet el Kharab, which is an extension of the Gulf of Aden via the Gulf of Tadjourah by Ardoukoba volcano that last erupted in 1978..."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Postcard 1
Lake Assal is the largest deposit salt in the world. Thanks to Ronald of Sweden who visited Djibouti.
Postcard 2
Lake Assal of Djibouti. A nice extra large postcard. Thanks again to Vinson of Malaysia.
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