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Largest salt flat

The current largest salt flat record is 3,668 sq mi, held by Salar de Uyuni. Last checked October 14, 2026.

3,668

sq mi

Salar de Uyuni

Potosi, Bolivia

Holder
Salar de Uyuni
Record
3,668 sq mi
Metric
9,500 km²
Exact figure
Approximately 9,500 to 10,000 km²
Location
Potosi, Bolivia
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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