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| Chott Tinsilt | |
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| Location | Oum El Bouaghi Province,  Algeria |
| Coordinates | 6°17′24″N 48°31′35″E / 6.29000°N 48.52639°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface area | 103 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 792 m2 (8,530 sq ft) |
Chott Tinsilt is a saline lake situated within the High Plateau Wetlands, located in the Oum El Bouaghi Province.The site was designated as a Ramsar site on December 12, 2004.[1] Its administration is overseen by the Forestry Governorate of Ouled Zouai, the Directorate of Water Resources, and the Regional Environment Inspectorate.
Geography
[edit]Topography And Hydrography
[edit]Chott Tinsilt is situated in the northern sector of the Ouled Zouai Plain, bordered by hills.The majority of Chott Tinsilt is sustained by precipitation from the Wadi Ben Zerhaib.Additionally, sewage from the Souk Naamane is discharged into the northwest side in small quantities.The water outlet is situated on the southwestern side of the site and traverses the area until it reaches the Sabkhet Al-Zamoul. Chott Tinsilt has a catchment area of 10,300 hectares, with a maximum depth of approximately half a meter.[2]
Location
[edit]Chott Tinsilt is a shared resource between the municipalities of Souk Naamane and Ouled Zouai in the Oum El Bouaghi region.The site is situated at a distance of five kilometers from Souk Naamane and seventeen kilometers to the south of Ain M'lila.To the east, Chott Tinsilt is bordered by National Road No. 3, which connects Constantine to Batna , and the railroad line between Constantine, Biskra, and Sabkhet Al-Zamoul.[3]
Climate
[edit]The region's climate is Semi-arid climate, with precipitation levels ranging from 196 to 370 mm per year. The rainfall is characterized by its heavy and erratic nature.The region experiences cold winters typical of a cold continental climate, with a minimum temperature of 2.9 degrees celsius. During the summer, the Sirocco winds contribute to a drying and warming trend, with a maximum temperature of 36.9 degrees celsius.[4]
Animals
[edit]Eleven species of birds have been observed to migrate to Chott Tinsilt during the winter months. These include the Mallard, Eurasian teal, Eurasian wigeon, Northern pintail, Northern shoveler, Greylag goose, Common shelduck, White-headed duck, Eurasian coot, Greater flamingo, and the common crane. In 2005, the total number of birds observed at the site was approximately 9025.[5]
The mammalian fauna include the red fox, golden jackal, Cape hare, and the black rat. The amphibian fauna comprises the Bufo mauritanica frog. The reptile fauna includes the acanthodactylus and the European pond turtle. The invertebrate and crustacean fauna includes gastropods.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chott Tinsilt". Ramsar Sites Information Service (English). Archived from the original on 5, Feb, 2022. Retrieved 17 mars 2015.
- ^ Chott Tinsilt- Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
- ^ Tourist spots- Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
- ^ Role of networks: (urban and roads)In organizing the area of Oum El Bouaghi Province.
- ^ Oum El Bouaghi Province - Research, Reports and Information Network
- ^ Capturing the details of scientific research: Documentary photography and the Atlas of Algeria's wildlife.
- ^ Back to nature in Qalma