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Map lake victoria tanzania. Lake victoria formerly was very rich in fish including many endemics but a high percentage of these became extinct during the last 50 years. The main group in lake victoria is the haplochromine cichlids haplochromis sensu lato with more than 500 species almost all endemic and some still undescribed. The kagera river the largest and most important of the lake affluents enters the western side of lake victoria just north of latitude 10 s.
The only other river of note entering from the west is the katonga north of kagera. The lakes only outlet is the victoria nile which exits from the northern coast. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The lake receives most of its water from direct precipitation. Its largest influent is the kagera river the mouth of which lies on the lakes western shore. The only river to leave the lake flowing north the white nile known as the victoria nile leaves at jinja uganda on the lakes north shore.
Lake victoria is relatively shallow. Tanzania lies in the african great lakes region and boasts over 61500 km 2 23700 sq mi of surface area that is covered by lakes. This makes up 6 of the national surface area and 88 of this area is covered by the three major lakes.
Lake victoria and lake tanganyika are part of the two great lakes in that nation with lake victoria being the largest freshwater lake in africa and lake. Explore lake victoria holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Tanzanias half of africas largest lake sees few visitors but the region holds many attractions for those with a bent for the offbeat and a desire to immerse themselves in the rhythms of local life beyond the tourist trail.
The cities of musoma and bukoba have a quiet waterside charm while most villagers on. Lake victoria largest lake in africa and chief reservoir of the nile lying mainly in tanzania and uganda but bordering on kenya. Its area is 26828 square miles 69484 square km.
Among the freshwater lakes of the world it is exceeded in size only by lake superior in north america. Google satellite terrain and road map for lake victoria and its accommodations in tanzania east africa. Also check out lake victoria safari trip rates and tours for honeymooners families and independent travelers guest reviews videos maps and many more tour options.
Lake victoria information and facts. Lake victoria or victoria nyanza in the bantu language is the largest of the african great lakes the largest lake in africa and the worlds second largest freshwater lake by surface area after lake superior. It is crossed by the equator.
The lake has a surface area of 68800 square kilometers or 26600 square miles which also makes it the worlds. Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions in google maps. When you have eliminated the javascript whatever remains must be an empty page.
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