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Salt Flats (Salt Ponds), Massawa, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritreai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Salt Flats (Salt Ponds) | Workings |
| Massawa | City |
| Northern Red Sea Region | Region |
| Eritrea | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
15° 37' 26'' North , 39° 27' 15'' East
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Massawa | 23,100 (2012) | 2.8km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Massawa salt flats; Gherar salt flats
Other Languages:
Italian:
Saline di Massaua (Saline del Gherar), Massaua, Regione del Mar Rosso Settentrionale, Eritrea
Salt flats, periodically flooded either by rain or sea, located near the Gherar Peninsula and the port of Massawa.
During the 20th century they were exploited by Società Italiana per le Saline Eritree.
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Salt Flats, Massawa, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea