Lake Shala
Lake Shala (also spelled Shalla) is an alkaline lake located in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, in the Abijatta-Shalla National Park.
| Lake Shala | |
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Lake Shala in background | |
Lake Shala | |
| Coordinates | 7°29′N 38°32′E |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Max. length | 28 km (17 mi) |
| Max. width | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Surface area | 329 km2 (127 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Max. depth | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Water volume | 36.7 km3 (8.8 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,558 m (5,112 ft) |
| Islands | Pelican Island |
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