Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria is also known as Victoria Nyanz. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa. Visiting here was amazing! This lake is in three different countries being Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Lake Victoria has over 2,000 miles of coastline! The lake contains over 200 species of fish. These fish are major contributions to the economy. All fish are exported out of the country by local fishermen. The cichlid species is also found in Lake Victoria. The lake drains into Kavirondo Gulf through a narrow strait. The Kavirondo Gulf is about 16 miles long. The Kagera River is one of the largest, and most important contributors to Lake Victoria. In the lake it is possible to find archipelagos.Archipelagos are small islands. It is also possible to find small reefs just below the water's surface. On Lake Victoria there is a densely populated island called Ukerewe. This island is one of the largest on the lake. The lake has 62 other islands on it. This lake is truly amazing!

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