Trivia: Why is Lake Retba in Senegal famous?
It’s pink
It’s home to rare creatures
It’s a place of pilgrimage
It’s filled with sinkholes
The correct answer is It’s pink
So why is this answer correct? : Separated from the Atlantic Ocean by only a thin strip of snow-white sand dunes, Senegal’s Lake Retba is one of the saltiest lakes in the world — more than 10 times saltier than the ocean. It’s famous for its startling strawberry color — locals call it Lac Rose, which translates to “Pink Lake.” The hue is thanks to Dunaliella salina, a salt-loving algae in its waters (which have a staggering 40% salinity level).