Madagascar is the largest island of the planet. Its main advantages are unique natural data: the richest flora, a diverse animal world, whose representatives can not be found anywhere except on this island. This material is dedicated to the water resources of Madagascar, namely its lakes.
What are the lakes on the island of Madagascar?
Among the most famous reservoirs we will name the following:
- Alautra is the largest lake in Madagascar, located in the north-eastern part of the country. Its total area is 900 square meters. km, and the maximum depth is 1.5 m. The soil near the lake is fertile and is used for growing rice and other crops.
- Itasi is a lake that is part of a volcanic group. The same name volcano at the lake is considered active, although its last eruption was in 6050 BC.
- Ihutri is the third largest lake in Madagascar. Its area varies from 90 to 112 square meters. km. The water in the lake is salty, and on its banks are banana plantations.
- Kinkuni - the second largest lake in Madagascar, the area of which is 100 square meters. km. The reservoir is located in the province of Mahadzang and is a haven for many species of fish and birds.
- Dead Lake - one of the most mysterious places in Madagascar, surrounded by thousands of legends and conjectures. The reservoir has the following parameters: 100 m in length and 50 m in width, its depth is 0.4 km. The average water temperature is 15 ° C. However, despite the seemingly ideal conditions, there is not a single living organism in the waters of the Dead Lake. Another of his secrets is that no one has been able to cross the reservoir so far.
- Tritriva is a lake that many tourists visit. It also has a volcanic origin, as well as underground water canals.