Lake Hammar is a saline lake in southeastern part of Iraq within the Hammar Marshes. It has an area of 600–1,350 km. Water level in the lake fluctuates, with maximum depths varying from 1.8 metres to 3.0 metres. The lake is an important wetland site for birds. The native inhabitants are Marsh Arabs, some of whom occupy villages on artificial, floating isla…Lake Hammar is a saline lake in southeastern part of Iraq within the Hammar Marshes. It has an area of 600–1,350 km. Water level in the lake fluctuates, with maximum depths varying from 1.8 metres to 3.0 metres. The lake is an important wetland site for birds. The native inhabitants are Marsh Arabs, some of whom occupy villages on artificial, floating islands.
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