Qattara Depression
The
Qattara Depression (local:
Munkhafad al-Qattarah) is a
desert basin within the
Libyan Desert of north-western
Egypt. The Depression, at
133m below
sea level, contains the second lowest point in Africa (See also: Lase Assal). The Depression covers about
18,130 kmē (~7,000 square miles), and at its maximum is 80km in
length and 120km in width. The bottom of the depression consists of a
salt bog.
World War II
During World War II, this was a notable geographic feature which was considered to be impassable for the majority of military vehicles, notably tanks.
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