Africa's Lowest Point Is a Salt Lake

Lake Assal in Djibouti is the lowest point in Africa and the third-lowest depression on land globally. It's also one of the world's most saline bodies of water, second only to Don Juan Pond in Antarctica, making it too salty for most life.

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Published: April 1, 2026
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