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NAME
Lake Hillier
OTHER NAMES
Lake Hillier
COUNTRY
Australia
ADDRESS
Goldfields-Esperance, Western Australia
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About Lake Hillier
It is a lake and is famous for its pink color. It is spread in the area of 1.5 hectare with a width of 250 meters and a length of 600 meters.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lake Hillier
- There is a conflict between the views of scientists regarding the reason for its pink color. Some of them say it is because of the presence of the Dunaliella salina microalgae while others give the reason that it is because of red halophilic bacteria in the salt crusts.
- The lake contains ten times more salt content than the ocean.
- The visitors interested in swimming can enjoy the place as it is safe for sports despite high salt content.
- The lake contains only microorganism as living creatures in it. There is not a single fish in the whole lake.
- It is discovered by navigator and cartographer Matthew Flinders in the year 1802.
- In the early 20th century, it was used to mine salt but now the practice is banned and the lake earned the statue of Australia's natural wonders.
- Visitors can easily arrive at the site via helicopter. They can also opt for cruises to reach the lake and surrounding forest area.
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