Lake Arco is a freshwater oasis in Namibe Province, Angola.[1] It is named after its two sandstone arches. It is home to many bird species including water birds, raptors, weavers, and others.
Lake Arco | |
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Location | Namibe Province, Angola |
Coordinates | 15°45′57.78″S 12°4′0.26″E / 15.7660500°S 12.0667389°E |
The village of Njambasana is located near the lake and the local population has built a parking lot and basic campsite, charging a fee for their services.
The lake dried up due to lack of the 2013-2014 rains in Namibe Province and has remained dry for over a year.[needs update]
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