GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria occupies a shallow basin between the eastern and western branches of the East African Rift. It is shared by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
Fast Facts
- Africa’s largest lake by surface area.
- The equator crosses its northern part.
- The Victoria Nile leaves near Jinja in Uganda, where Nalubaale (formerly Owen Falls) Dam helps regulate the outlet; the Kagera is an important inflow.
Connected lessons
- Lake VictoriaMap, explanation and practice
- From equatorial lakes to the MediterraneanGuided exploration
- One rift region, several drainage systemsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- White NileRelated places
- Lake AlbertRelated places
- Lake TanganyikaRelated places
- Lake TurkanaRelated places
- Mount KenyaRelated places
- MombasaRelated places