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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Djibouti

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Djibouti

Updated January 25, 2020

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Lac Assal

Tadjourah, Djibouti

Lac Assal

Rimmed by white crusts of salt on every edge, Lac Assal is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.

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Lake Abbe

A salt lake dotted with steaming limestone chimneys.
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