Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

1. It is the largest desert lake in the world.
2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.
3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.

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Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

1. It is the largest desert lake in the world.

2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.

3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the 'Jade Sea'.

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The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. Here is why:Statement 1 is correct: Lake Turkana is indeed the world's largest permanent desert lake (and the world's largest alkaline lake).Statement 2 is incorrect: The lake is located primarily in northern Kenya, with its northernmost tip crossing into Ethiopia. It is not in South Sudan, nor is it along the Sahara desert (it lies in the East African Rift Valley).Statement 3 is correct: It is famously nicknamed the "Jade Sea" due to its breathtaking turquoise-green color (caused by algae). The Lake Turkana National Parks are also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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1 only

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2 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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