description Lake Mariout Overview
Lake Mariout is a shallow brackish lake in northern Egypt, immediately southwest of Alexandria and separated from the Mediterranean by the narrow strip of land on which Alexandria stands. It is one of Egypt's northern coastal lakes and receives agricultural drainage and urban wastewater, factors that have affected its water quality and fisheries. The lake was much larger in the early twentieth century, when it covered about 200 square kilometres; modern accounts place its area at roughly 50 square kilometres after drainage and urban development.
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Where is Lake Mariout?
Lake Mariout is in northern Egypt immediately southwest of Alexandria. A narrow strip of land separates it from the Mediterranean Sea and carries the built-up city of Alexandria.
What kind of lake is Lake Mariout?
It is a shallow brackish coastal lake, meaning its water contains more salt than freshwater but less than seawater. It is one of Egypt's northern coastal lakes.
What flows into Lake Mariout?
The lake receives agricultural drainage and urban wastewater from the surrounding region. These inflows have strongly shaped its water quality and ecological condition.
Why is Lake Mariout important to Alexandria?
Its position directly southwest of Alexandria makes it part of the city's surrounding wetland and drainage system. The lake also provides habitat and records the pressure created by farming and urban growth.
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