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Salt Mining in Lake Chad

Salt Mining in Lake Chad
Residents of Chad mine natron, a form of sodium carbonate used to make soap, glass, paper, and medicines. Lake Chad provides an abundant supply of natron, the main mineral resource of Chad.
Jacques Jangoux/ALLSTOCK, INC.
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