Qattara Depression

geographical name

Qat·​ta·​ra Depression kə-ˈtär-ə How to pronounce Qattara Depression (audio)
region of northwestern Egypt that is a low area 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the Mediterranean coast with its lowest point at 440 feet (134 meters) below sea level

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“Qattara Depression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Qattara%20Depression. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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