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Lake Edward is a freshwater rift lake situated on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. As the smallest of the African Great Lakes, it covers a surface area of approximately 2,325 square kilometers. European explorer Henry Morton Stanley visited the lake in 1888 and named it after Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. The lake is an integral part of the Albertine Rift ecosystem, receiving water from multiple rivers and draining northward into Lake Albert via the Semliki River.
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Where is Lake Edward located?
Lake Edward is a freshwater rift lake situated on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. As the smallest of the African Great Lakes, it covers a surface area of approximately 2,325 square kilometers.
Who discovered Lake Edward?
European explorer Henry Morton Stanley visited the lake in 1888 during his African expeditions. It was later named after Prince Albert Edward, who was the Prince of Wales at the time and later became King Edward VII.
Which national parks surround Lake Edward?
The lake is flanked by Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. These protected areas are crucial sanctuaries for local wildlife, including elephants and mountain gorillas.
What rivers connect to Lake Edward?
The lake receives water from the Rutshuru River and is connected to Lake George to the northeast via the Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel is a broad, 32-kilometer-long waterway famous for its high concentration of hippos.
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