Mekong Tonle Sap

Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. Belonging to the Mekong River system, Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world. It has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity. In the 21st century, the lake and its …
Tonlé Sap is a lake in the northwest of Cambodia. Belonging to the Mekong River system, Tonlé Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems in the world. It has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997 due to its high biodiversity. In the 21st century, the lake and its surrounding ecosystems are under increasing pressure from deforestation, infrastructure development and climate change.
  • Location: Lower Mekong Basin
  • Primary inflows: Tonlé Sap River, Siem Reap River, Pursat River, Sangke River
  • Primary outflows: Tonlé Sap River
  • Basin countries: Cambodia
  • Max. length: 250 km (160 mi) (maximum)
  • Max. width: 100 km (62 mi)(maximum)
  • Surface area: 2,700 km² (1,000 sq mi) (minimum) · 16,000 km² (6,200 sq mi) (maximum)

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