Lake Mai-Ndombe
| Lake Mai-Ndombe | |
|---|---|
Seen from space (false color) | |
| Location | Mai-Ndombe Province, DR Congo |
| Coordinates | 2°00′S 18°20′E / 2°S 18.33°E |
| Primary outflows | Fimi River |
| Basin countries | DR Congo |
| Surface area | 2,300 km2 (890 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Max. depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
Lake Mai-Ndombe (French: Lac Mai-Ndombe, Dutch: Mai-Ndombemeer) is a large freshwater lake in Mai-Ndombe province in western Democratic Republic of the Congo. The lake is within the Tumba-Ngiri-Maindombe area, the largest Wetland of International Importance recognized by the Ramsar Convention in the world.