12 Largest Saltwater Lakes in the World

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9. Mar Chiquita Lake

Area: 772 mi²

Basin countries: Argentina

Mar Chiquita Lake or Mar de Ansenuza is located northeast of the province of Córdoba in central Argentina. It is an endorheic salt lake. Endorheic salt lakes are formed when water basins do not allow outflow of water and retain water within. Over time water evaporates, and leaves behind a body of water that has a high concentration of heavier mineral elements and various types of salts.

12 Largest Saltwater Lakes In The World

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