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Lake Albert

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Lake Albert is a freshwater lake located in the Albertine Rift, forming a natural border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The lake reaches a maximum depth of about 51 meters and is approximately 160 kilometers long. It receives inflow from the Victoria Nile to the south and the Semliki River to the southwest, serving as a significant source of the White Nile system. European explorers Samuel Baker and Florence Baker documented the lake in 1864, naming it after the recently deceased Prince Albert.

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Where is Lake Albert located?

Lake Albert is a freshwater lake located in the Albertine Rift, forming a natural border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It sits in the western branch of the East African Rift.

How deep is Lake Albert?

The lake reaches a maximum depth of about 51 meters and is approximately 160 kilometers long. Despite being relatively shallow compared to other rift lakes, it is one of the African Great Lakes.

What rivers flow into Lake Albert?

The lake receives its primary inflow from the Victoria Nile, which flows into it from Lake Victoria to the south. It is also fed by the Semliki River, which brings water down from Lake Edward.

What is the outflow of Lake Albert?

Lake Albert drains to the north via the Albert Nile, which marks the beginning of the White Nile river system. This outflow is a critical geographic feature that eventually feeds into the larger Nile River.

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