- Lake Retba
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lake_name = Lake Retba
image_lake = LacRose1.jpg
caption_lake = Boats on the lake
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location =Cap Vert peninsula
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type = saline lake
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basin_countries = Senegal
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cities =Lake Retba or Lac Rose lies north of the
Cap Vert peninsula ofSenegal , north east ofDakar .It is so named for its
pink waters, particularly visible during thedry season . Thelake is also known for its highsalt content, which, like that of theDead Sea , allows people tofloat easily. The lake also has a small salt collecting industry and is often the finishing point of theDakar Rally .
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