Lake R'Kiz
| R'Kiz | |
|---|---|
Photo taken by Apollo 6. | |
| Location | Mauritania |
| Coordinates | 16°52′N 15°17′W / 16.867°N 15.283°W |
| Type | Ephemeral Lake |
| Primary inflows | Senegal River |
| Primary outflows | Senegal River |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Surface area | 12,970 ha (32,000 acres) |
| Average depth | 1.44 m (4 ft 9 in) |
| Max. depth | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Settlements | R'Kiz |
| References | |
Lake R'Kiz or Rkiz, historically known as Lake Cayor or Cayar, is a lake in southern Mauritania with an area of 12,970 ha.