Djibouti: Lake Assal, 155 meters below sea level
Lake Assal, located in the center of Djibouti in the Afar Depression, lies 155 meters below sea level. This altitude makes it the lowest point on the African continent and one of the country’s most distinctive natural sites. The body of water occupies a closed basin about ten kilometers from the Ghoubbet. Seawater infiltrates through […]
21 Aug 2026