Sambhar Lake

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Sambhar Lake

  • Country: 
    India
  • Site number: 
    464
  • Area: 
    24,000 ha
  • Designation date: 
    23-03-1990
  • Coordinates: 
    27°00'N 75°00'E
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Overview

Sambhar Lake. 23/03/90; Rajasthan; 24,000 ha; 27°00'N 075°00'E. A large saline lake fed by four streams set in a shallow wetland and subject to seasonal fluctuations. It is surrounded by sand flats and dry thorn scrub and fed by seasonal rivers and streams. The site is important for a variety of wintering waterbirds, including large numbers of flamingos. Human activities consist of salt production and livestock grazing. Ramsar site no. 464. Most recent RIS information: 1990.

Administrative region: 
Rajasthan

  • National legal designation: 
    • none
  • Last publication date: 
    23-03-1990

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