Lake Tanganyika

　　 　　 Situated at the southern end of the western branch of the East African Rift Valley, Lake Tanganyika is the second-largest lake in East Africa. Spanning 720 kilometers from north to south, it is one of the longest freshwater lakes in the world. With a depth of 1,470 meters, it is the deepest lake in Africa and the second-deepest in the world after Russia's Lake Baikal. The lake is 16 to 72 kilometers wide, covering an area of 32,900 square kilometers. Its surface sits at an elevation of 773 meters, deeply set within the rift valley. The lake is home to over 300 species of fish, among which the African cichlid is the most famous. Water transport is well-developed, with major lake ports including Kigoma, Ujiji, Kalemie, Uvira, and Bujumbura. The scenery is picturesque, making it a popular tourist destination. Features       Lake Tanganyika forms a border between Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), Burundi, and Zambia. The lake hosts many hippos and crocodiles, as well as a rich diversity of bird species.

　　 Lusaka, Zambia