Freshwater lake in Africa. The largest lakes of Africa

Great African lakes are several large lakes located in the East African fault area and around it. Include Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake In the world, and Tanganic, the second in depth and volume in the world. List of lakes: Tanganyik, Victoria, Albert, Eduard, Kivu, Malawi.
Some among the great lakes include only Lakes Victoria, Albert and Eduard, since only these three lakes have a stock in the White Neal. Tanganyika and Kivu have stock into the Congo River system, and Malawi - in Zambezi across the river wider.

Victoria, Victoria-Nyanza, Ukhero (Victoria, Victoria Nyanza) - Lake in East Africa, in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Located in the tectonic deflection of the East African platform, at an altitude of 1134 m. 2st largest fresh lake Peace after Upper lake And the biggest lake in Africa.
Area 68 thousand km, length 320 km, the largest width is 275 km. It is part of Victoria reservoir. Many islands. Multiple River Kager, flows out the Victoria-Neal River. Lake Shipino, local residents are engaged in fisheries.
The northern coast of the lake crosses the equator. The lake at the maximum depth of 80 m refers to sufficiently deep lakes.
Unlike deep-water neighbors, Tanganyiki and Nyasy, who lie within the system of the Gorges of Africa, Lake Victoria fills the small depression between Eastern and western sides Valley of the Great Gorge. The lake gets a huge amount of water from rain, more than all of his tributaries.
In his waters, there is a huge number of crocodiles, as well as here still lives Lang (fish) fish, who lives here 300 million years ago. It can inhale and detain the air in the gills, as in the lungs. This rarest fish is a link between ordinary fish and terrestrial animals.

Lake Chad (Tchad, Chad, Arabic Bar-Es Salam) - Standless Real Lake, is located in Central Africa. Located at an altitude of 240 m above sea level.
The surface of the lake is not constant: occupying ordinary than about 27 thousand square meters. km, the lake on the rainy time of the year is poured to 50 thousand, and in dry - reduced to 11 thousand square meters. km. From the south to the lake, the Rivers of the Shari with a wide and shallow diva and mbulu, from the West - Komadugu-Vaub, and from the east - a low-water Bar el-Gazal. Naughty, the inflow of water through rains and rivers is 100 cu. km, and water loss through evaporation of 70 cu. km. Due to the lack of the visible source of water from the lake, meanwhile, as the water of the lake remains fresh, Nutigal suggests the existence of an underground duct in the northeast direction to Egei and Borka. Near the mouth of the rivers water in the lake fresh, in the rest - weakly brassing; Mineralization minor is explained, apparently, a constant change of water in the lake due to the underground outflow of infiltration waters. In a very rainy season (which happens extremely rarely), with extraordinary high levels of water rival, in the north-east, a temporary surface stream of the lake is formed in the north-east. The dark colors of the dirty water of the lake in some places thicket densely algae. From July to November, under the influence of rains, the water level gradually rises and the low south-west shore is widely poured almost to Cook. At a significant space of the lake very finely (it can be moved by the ride here); The western part of Northern and Madoiri is distinguished by a great depth. The maximum depth in the rainy season is 11 meters. Shores for the most part Bolotists and thickets with papyrus; To the northeast, the area has the character of the steppe, and only south coast It is characterized by rich tropical vegetation.
In the eastern part of the lake is covered by a network of islets (up to 100), of which groups of the future, the carca and smoke are inhabited (up to 30 thousand people.
In 2006, a lake of 23 thousand km, located on the borders of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and the Republic of Chad decreased 26 times and continues to dry out that it became known due to the monitoring of the Earth, implemented by the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation system. It is known that Chad dries on the seventh time for the last millennium. Scientists - Paleontologists installed this on animal remains found there.

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Lake Africa
The largest lakes of Africa:

Name	Square km KV.	The greatest depth of M.
Victoria Lake
Tanganyika Lake
Nyasa Lake
Chad Lake
Rudolf Lake
Albert (Mobutu Seis-Sex) Lake
MVERU Lake
Bangveulu Lake
Tana Lake
Kivu Lake
Kyoga Lake
Arms lake
Mai Nomber Lake
Eduard Lake

Great African Ozers - Several major lakes located in the East African fault area and around it. Includes Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, and Tanganic, the second in depth and in terms of the world. List of lakes: Tanganyik, Victoria, Albert, Eduard, Kivu, Malawi.
Some among the great lakes include only Lakes Victoria, Albert and Eduard, since only these three lakes have a stock in the White Neal. Tanganyika and Kivu have stock into the Congo River system, and Malawi - in Zambezi across the river wider.

Tanganyika - Large lake in Central Africa, coordinates of the central part - 5 ° 30 yu. sh. 29 ° 30 V. d. (G).
Over the volume and depth of Lake Tanganyik ranks second after Baikal. The shores of the lake belong to the four countries - the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Burundi.
Lake length is about 650 km, width 40-80 km. Area 34 thousand km. Lies at an altitude of 773 meters above sea level in the tectonic wpadine of the East African fault zone.
In the lake there are hippos, crocodiles, a lot of waterfowl. Fisheries and shipping are well developed.

Victoria, Victoria-Nyanza, Ucerev (Victoria, Victoria Nyanza) - Lake in East Africa, in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Located in the tectonic deflection of the East African platform, at an altitude of 1134 m. The 2nd largest lake of the world after the upper lake and the largest lake in Africa.
Area 68 thousand km, length 320 km, the largest width is 275 km. It is part of Victoria reservoir. Many islands. Multiple River Kager, flows out the Victoria-Neal River. Lake Shipino, local residents are engaged in fisheries.
The northern coast of the lake crosses the equator. The lake at the maximum depth of 80 m refers to sufficiently deep lakes.
Unlike deep-sea neighbors, Tangani and Nyasy, who lie within the system of the Gorges of Africa, Lake Victoria fills the small depression between the Eastern and Western parties of the Greater Gorge Valley. The lake gets a huge amount of water from rain, more than all of his tributaries.
In his waters, there is a huge number of crocodiles, as well as here still lives Lang (fish) fish, who lives here 300 million years ago. It can inhale and detain the air in the gills, as in the lungs. This rarest fish is a link between ordinary fish and terrestrial animals.

Malawi (Nyasa) - Lake in Central-East Africa. Lake runs from north to south, extent 560 km, depth 706 m. Northern and eastern Beach Outlists with poorly developed shelves, southern and west coast Color. Water losses occur from surface evaporation (80%) and with the waters of the Shery River flowing in the south of the lake. Climatically pronounced two seasons: rainy (November - May) and arid (May - November).

Lake Chad (Tchad, Chad, Arabic Bar Es Salam) - Standless Relic Lake, is located in Central Africa. Located at an altitude of 240 m above sea level.
The surface of the lake is not constant: occupying ordinary than about 27 thousand square meters. km, the lake on the rainy time of the year is poured to 50 thousand, and in dry - reduced to 11 thousand square meters. km. From the south to the lake, the Rivers of the Shari with a wide and shallow diva and mbulu, from the West - Komadugu-Vaub, and from the east - a low-water Bar el-Gazal. Naughty, the inflow of water through rains and rivers is 100 cu. km, and water loss through evaporation of 70 cu. km. Due to the lack of the visible source of water from the lake, meanwhile, as the water of the lake remains fresh, Nutigal suggests the existence of an underground duct in the northeast direction to Egei and Borka. Near the mouth of the rivers water in the lake fresh, in the rest - weakly brassing; Mineralization minor is explained, apparently, a constant change of water in the lake due to the underground outflow of infiltration waters. In a very rainy season (which happens extremely rarely), with extraordinary high levels of water rival, in the north-east, a temporary surface stream of the lake is formed in the north-east. The dark colors of the dirty water of the lake in some places thicket densely algae. From July to November, under the influence of rains, the water level gradually rises and the low south-west shore is widely poured almost to Cook. At a significant space of the lake very finely (it can be moved by the ride here); The western part of Northern and Madoiri is distinguished by a great depth. The maximum depth in the rainy season is 11 meters. The coast mostly the swampies and thickets with papyrus; To the northeast, the area has the character of the steppe, and only the south coast is characterized by rich tropical vegetation.
In the eastern part of the lake is covered by a network of islets (up to 100), of which groups of the future, the carca and smoke are inhabited (up to 30 thousand people.
In 2006, a lake of 23 thousand km, located on the borders of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and the Republic of Chad decreased 26 times and continues to dry out that it became known due to the monitoring of the Earth, implemented by the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation system. It is known that Chad dries on the seventh time for the last millennium. Scientists - Paleontologists installed this on animal remains found there.

ASALAS - Crater lake in the center of Djibouti. The lake lies 155 m below sea level in the Afar lowland, it is the lowest point of Africa. The saline of the lake is 35%, this is the most salt Lake in the world. The lake is surrounded by a dense saline layer of soil. Salt is mined and caravans goes to Ethiopia.

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For those who have never been to the Black Continent, Africa is associated with the deserts of sugar (and other fruitless lands), Egypt's pyramids, savannas and the picturesque Serengeti Reserve with its diverse fauna. For some reason we miss the beautiful lakes of Africa, it is also one of the wealth of the continent. About them and talk.

The most beautiful lakes of Africa: where it is worth going

Deepest in the world

This lake, spreading in the Great Rift Valley, two names - Malawi and Nyas, it is one of the largest in Africa. In the list of the deepest lakes in the world of Nyasa ranks third - after our Baikal and Tanganiki. The reservoir is not the property of any one country, the lake is located in the territories of Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique. It enters the same national Park. The shores are enchanting with their landscape, and swimming in aquamarine waters, sishawned fish, delivers true pleasure.

But tanganyik, inferior in depth only Baikal and is considered the longest on the mainland (extended by the expanses of Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). One of the popular local fishing is fishing for aquaries. Tanganica can be proud of its rich fauna - In addition to exotic fish, crocodiles, hypopotams, various mollusks and crustaceans live in it, the colony of waterfowl.

Color miracle Senegal

This Senegal Miracle you probably met in the rankings of colored lakes. We are accustomed to turquoise, blue, almost transparent, emerald waters of rivers and lakes, and the retries have such a pronounced pink color! It has long been proven that it is obliged to coloring algae of Danaliella Salina's unicellular algae. These crumbs settle only in very salted waters. So in Retbe a large salt concentration, so local residents There is something to do. They produce a salt of an unusual pinkish shade from the bottom of the lake and implement it.

If you happen to visit Zimbabwe, do not forget to visit the lake called Cariba. This is one of the charming places in the country - especially for those who love and appreciate natural beauty. In such amazing decorations, it is very nice to spend a few days of vacation - cute houses of different degrees of comfort are located on the shores of the shores.

Fine and dangerous

The most beautiful lakes of Africa belongs to Kivu, located on the border of Rwanda and Congo. As for Rwanda, its inhabitants do not suffer from the lack of access to the sea: sand beaches And Turquoise-transparent waters of Kivu compensate for it. Ride a boat and enjoy opening, dramatic sunsets - it's so cool! On the other hand, in some places of the lake it is better not to surprise: there are emissions of methane and carbon dioxide (due to underwater volcanoes).

Rugged lagoon and sea salt

Experts call Lake Assal the best place Rest in a small Republic of Djibouti, located in East Africa. The lake is pretty small, but its rugged shores (this is the lowest place on the continent) and the lagoons are very beautiful. Assala, cozy, organized in the center of the state, can boast a large concentration of salt (350%).

Alpine tandem

Duet Lake Rutundum and Alice are highland reservoirs (they are on the slopes of the Kenya Mountain at an altitude of about 3 km above sea level). If you have good physical training, you can easily achieve these African lakes on foot. Otherwise, you will be delivered to a helicopter there. Places around the lake tandem seem like wild that you will feel like a pioneer.

The largest in the country

But this is not only beautiful, but the biggest lake of Africa (in the area). In addition, this is the largest lake in the world, located in the tropics. Victoria's shores cover Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Boat walks - especially at sunset - they can turn into a tale on the lake. In Victoria's waters, crocodiles are full, the coast can also boast a rich fauna (from giraffes, mangos and pythons to elephants and chimpanzees and rhinos). Here is the Rubddo Reserve, according to which you can move only on foot.

Fabulous oasis

The incredible landscape of the shores of Lake Umm-Al-Maa will make admire anyone, even the most experienced naturalist. This is a lake-oasis arising in the middle sand dunes Big Libyan Desert. The desert landscape reflected in the waters adds a terrain of even greater mysteriousness and charm - it seems it is just a mirage! It is clear that the water in Umm al-Maa is always very warm, so swimming will take you true pleasure.

At the foot of the Dragon Mountains

Another beautiful lake Africa - Cavern - spreads at the foot of the southern spurs of the Dragon Mountains. This is one of the pearls of South Africa, far from civilization and bustle modern Mira. At the shores of the lake, cottages were built and small houses, in which you can relax, enjoying the views of the lake and the extraordinary tranquility reigning in the foothills.

House for pink flamingo

In addition to the majestic and full-water Victoria in Kenya, there are several others, smaller, but with their highlight. This refers to the decoration Rift Valley Lake Nakuru, around which one of the Kenyan national parks is formed. Fascinating landscape, and most importantly - thousands of flamingos, who have chosen these places, do the lake magicly beautiful. Having loved on the shore, you will understand what they attract birds. Thanks to the flamingo of the lake as if the pink haze is shrouded.

Completes the list of the most beautiful Lakes Africa, another Kenyan miracle - Lake Bogory. It is known for its geysers who monster the fountains boiling water to a height of up to five meters (this phenomenon is not at all characteristic of Africa). And here, as in Nakuru, a huge population of flamingos lives. So if you want to see and geysers and these birds at the same time, pretend to explore the neighborhood of the brotherhood.

Lake Bangveulu,in Zambia, in the upper reaches of the Lapula River (the Congo River system), is located at an altitude of 1067 m. Area from 4 thousand km² (in the dry season) to 15 thousand km² (during summer rains). The depth of up to 5 m. The shores of the wetlands, thickets of the root and sources.

Lake Bangveulu

Lake Kivu.At the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, is located at an altitude of 1460 m in a hood of tectonic origin. Area 2.7 thousand km². Depth up to 496 m. Many islands. In the northern part of Kivu, underwater eruptions are observed. Stock on Ruses Ruses in Lake Tanganica. There is shipping. The main ports of Bukavu, Goma, Kibeu.

Lake Kivu.

Lake Mai Nomber, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the Congo Congo. Area 2325 km² (in the rainy period 8200 km²). The depth of 2.5-7 m. Stock in the river Fimi, the influx - the River Tasa. There is shipping and fisheries.

Lake Mai Nomber

Lake MweruIn the Congo River system (Zaire), is located in the tectonic depression on the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Area 5.2 thousand km². Depth up to 15 m. There is a fishing. Lake shipping.

Lake Mweru.

Lake Nyasa, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. Located in the tectonic depression. Area 30.8 thousand km², depth up to 706 m. Stock on the river wider in the River Zambezi. There is a fishing. Shipping.

Lake Nyasa

Lake Tana. (Tsana, Demba), in Ethiopia, is located at an altitude of 1830 m. Area 3100-3600 km². Depth up to 70 m. Many islands. A number of rivers falls, the Abbai River flows. There is a fishing.

Lake Tana.

Lake Tanganyika, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia and Burundi. Located in a tectonic depression at an altitude of 773 m. Area 34 thousand km², depth up to 1470 m (second in depth after Baikal). Stock on the Lukuga River in the Lualaba River. There are fishing and shipping. Main ports: Kigoma, Bujumbura, Kalima.

Lake Tanganyika

Lake Chad, Flat-minded nervous lake in Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon. The area is from 10 to 26 thousand km² (in the wet season), the depth of 4-11 m. The Rivers of the Shari and Komadugu-Yob are falling. There is a fishing.

Lake Chad

Lake in Africa. East End.

Lake Victoria, in the territory of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Located in the tectonic deflection of the East African platform, at an altitude of 1134 m, the second largest fresh lake of the world. Area 68 thousand km², length 320 km, the largest width is 275 km, the depth of 80 m. It is part of the Victoria reservoir. There are many islands. Opened in 1858 by the English traveler J. Speak. Named in honor of Queen of Great Britain.

Lake Victoria

Lake Kyoga, in Uganda, the area is 2.6 thousand km², the depth is 3-5 m. Thickets of cane and papyrus. Through Kyoga flows the Victoria-Neal River.

Lake Kyoga

Lake Rudolf , faceless brave lake in Kenya. Located in a tectonic depression at an altitude of 375 m. Lake length 265 km, width up to 50 km, an area of \u200b\u200b8.5 thousand km². The average depth is 73 m. Maximum - 120 m.

Lake Rudolf

The freshwater system of the African continent includes the largest and deep lakes on the planet. Most of them relate to the Great African Lakes, having a connection with the Nile.

Before you list of lakes Africa.

1. Victoria.
2. Tanganica.
3. Malawi (Nyasa).
4. Albert.
5. Edward.

This, of course, not all Lakes Africa, but only the largest. Full list Includes 14 titles.

But directly to the number of great, many geographers include only the following lakes of Africa: Victoria, Eduard and Albert. Because only they have a natural way out in the White Neal. Lake Tanganica has a natural drain to the Congo water system, and Malawi Lake is connected with all Lakes Africa (photos are presented below) have very beautiful natural landscapes.

Lake Victoria

It occupies a huge space. In size, it is quite comparable to the area of \u200b\u200ba whole state, for example Ireland. Coastline The reservoir serves as a border at the same time for several African states: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

The total area is calculated in 68 thousand km 2. Water stroke length is 320 km, and the greatest width is 275 km. Victoria refers to one of the deepest planet lakes. Its maximum depth is 80 m. His contribution to reservoir replenishment freshwater Contributes a full-water Kager. Victoria, in turn, gives the beginning of the Victoria Nile River.

Currently, the lake is a reservoir. It received this status after the construction of the Owen Falls dam in 1954, who blocked the Victoria Nile River. As a result of such actions, the natural level of water rose by 3 m.

Numerous islands that are scattered throughout the water stroit, serve as a house for a huge variety of birds. The water of the lake is just sisha crocodiles. The territory around Victoria serves as a place for many reserves and national parks of Africa.

Lake Tanganyika

Tanganyika is not only the biggest, but also the most Africa. The maximum depth of water in this water reservoir reaches 1432 kilometers, which only a little inferior to the famous Baikal. The length of the lake is equal to 650 kilometers, and its width is 80 kilometers.

Tangani's shores serve as the border at once to four countries: Burundi, Tanzania, Congo and Zambia. The replenishment of the water reserve of the lake occurs due to several rivers flowing into it. But Tanganyka serves as a source only for the Lukuga River.

Lake Tanganyika is quite inhabited. Hippos people live here, crocodiles are found. Many birds chose him as a permanent habitat. In the waters there are many species of fish.

Malawi Lake (Nyasa)

Lake Nyasa or Malawi is long enough and narrow, if you look at it from above. But it does not prevent him from occupying the second honorable place in the list. deep lakes Africa. Malawi's shores serve as a border area for the three African states: Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. The water of this lake is very rich in fish: there is Tilapia, Campango and others. Therefore, on its shores there are very many fishing settlements. Fishing fishery is the most important component of the local economy.

Part of the coast of the lake owned by Malawi has a rather developed tourist infrastructure. Transparent waters Nyas is absolutely safe for sailing sports, they will come to taste and fans of snorkeling, and water skiing.

These were presented the largest lakes of Africa relating to the network of the Great African Lakes. Next, you will also get acquainted with other, well-known, but much smaller in the area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoirs of this continent.

Lake Albert.

It is located in the eastern part of Africa, on the border of two and Uganda. The total area reaches 5600 square kilometers. The coastline of the reservoir has a small amount of bays, the coast for the most part is quite cool.

Lake Albert has a fairly large number of tributaries, but they carry water only in the rainy season. Of the many rivers that flowing into it are only two: Victoria-Neil and Semezyniki. In places of entry, they form huge delta, which serve as an excellent habitat for a variety of crocodiles and hippopots. Feel here in perfect security. The lake is the source for the Albert Nile River.

There are quite a lot of fish species (more than 40) in the reservoir. This is a tiger fish, and many others. Shipping is also quite developed. The main ports are the port of Boutiam belonging to Uganda, and Caseni is the main port of the Republic of Congo.

The coast of the island belonging to Uganda has a well-developed tourist infrastructure: various excursions are held here, horse rides are offered.

Lake Eduard

It is located in the central part of Africa, literally a few kilometers from the equatorial line. It is a border area for two countries: Uganda and the Republic of Congo.

It received such an unusual title name in honor of the Senior Son of the Royal Family of Eduard VII.

There is one rather non-standard circumstance that makes it a lake very unusual. This is one of the extremely small number of water bodies where there is absolutely no crocodiles. These toothy monsters in excess inhabit the Lake Albert and the lowering of the semelly, but for unknown reasons they do not come here.

The largest lakes of Africa

The list is headed by Lake Victoria, which has a total area of \u200b\u200bjust over 68,000 km 2. In second place among the largest lakes of the continent standing Lake Tanganyik. The area of \u200b\u200bthis reservoir takes 34,000 km 2. The top three closes the lake of Nyasa (Malawi). Its surface is almost 30,000 km 2.

But this is not all Africa lakes, which apply to the number of its largest water bodies.

Lake Chad

This is the fourth African lake. The area of \u200b\u200bthis reservoir is 27,000 km 2, but this value is not constant. In the rainy season, it can increase to 50,000 km 2, and in the period of drought, it is reduced to 11,000 km 2.

The lake does not have a natural flow, so water simply evaporates or goes into the sandy soil. In the conditions of an incredibly roast climate of the continent, with such a water mode, water in the lake is simply obliged to be salty. But Chad - almost completely its upper layers of water are suitable for drinking, only at the bottom of the bottom it is a little straw. But why water layers are not mixed? The answer is quite simple. To the northeast of the lake there is a basin of Bodele, which is below its level. The reservoir is connected to it underground river through which the bottom salt water leaves.

Chad is home to many birds. They fly to the wintering of Pelicans and Flamingo. There are many animals on his shores. This is zebras, and giraffes, and antelopes. You can list for a very long time. Here you can find the indigenous marine beast - Lamytan. Until now, remains a mystery, how he could be in this fresh lake.

It's the very large lakes Africa. Other reservoirs have significantly smaller areas.

The process of formation of great lakes

And they appeared due to the so-called great faults. Laying for most of these reservoirs is a rift veil. Great lakes began to fill with water almost immediately immediately after their formation.

Rift lakes can be small or large, shallow or, on the contrary, have rather solid depths, but the only thing that unites them is the outline. All lakes formed in this way have a specific elongated shape, which is determined by the outlines of the rhyps.