Lake Tsimanampetsotsa
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| Lake Tsimanampetsotsa | |
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| Location | Toliara Province |
| Coordinates | 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.75°ECoordinates: 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.75°E |
| Lake type | saline lake |
| Basin countries | Madagascar |
| Surface area | 456.00 km² |
Lake Tsimanampetsotsa (French: Lac Tsimanampetsotsa) is a saline lake in the Toliara Province, southwestern part of Madagascar. It is located at around 24°07′S 43°45′E / 24.117°S 43.75°E. The lake is an important wetland and it is protected within a national park and as a Ramsar site. Ramsar site has a total area of 456.00 km² while the surface of the lake is much smaller.
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