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Lake Tanganyika Africa Last Updated: 06/08/2025 |
| Lake Tanganyika is one of the most remarkable natural features of East Africa and the world. The lake spans four countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Zambia. It is part of the East African Rift system. The lake is estimated to be 9–12 million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in the world. | |
| - Lake Tanganyika is the second-largest freshwater lake in the world by volume (after Lake Baikal) and the second-deepest, reaching depths of approximately 1,470 meters (4,823 feet). It is about 673 kilometers (418 miles) long and up to 72 kilometers (45 miles) wide. - The lake is fed by many rivers and streams, including the Ruzizi River in the north. The Lukuga River is its only outlet, draining into the Congo River system. - Lake Tanganyika is home to an extraordinary diversity of life. It has more than 1,500 plant and animal species, many of which are endemic. Its cichlid fish population is especially famous, making the lake a hotspot for evolutionary studies. | |
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