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Q29 (IAS/2026) Geography › Maps & Locations Official Key

Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?
1. It is the largest desert lake in the world.
2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.
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Statement 1 is correct: Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake. By volume, it is the world's fourth-largest salt lake.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The lake is situated in the Great Rift Valley in northern Kenya, with its far northern end crossing into southern Ethiopia. It is not located in South Sudan.

Statement 3 is correct: Lake Turkana is often referred to as the 'Jade Sea' because of its breathtaking turquoise color, which is caused by the presence of algae. The Lake Turkana National Parks (comprising Sibiloi National Park, Central Island National Park, and South Island National Park) are inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their outstanding biodiversity and paleontological significance.

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