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Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world
A crust of white salt covers over ten thousand square kilometres in Bolivia
Located in southwestern Bolivia at an altitude of 3,656 metres, Salar de Uyuni spans roughly 10,582 square kilometres. It was formed after prehistoric lakes dried up, leaving behind a thick layer of salt and brine rich in lithium. After rain, its reflective surface acts as a giant natural mirror.
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