Lake Chilika

BrackishIndia
CountryIndia
Area1,165 km2
Max Depth4 m
TypeBrackish

About Lake Chilika

Largest brackish lagoon in Asia. Ramsar Wetland. Over 1 million migratory birds. Home to Irrawaddy dolphin.

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