Akrotiri Salt Lake is the largest inland water system on Cyprus with an area of 10.65 km2.  It is located in the WSBA and designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and a Special Protection Area for birds under the Game and Wild Birds Ordinance (implementing the provisions of the Birds Directive).  It is also a candidate Special Area of Conservation under the Protection and Management of Nature and Wildlife Ordinance (implementing the provisions of the EU Habitats Directive).