Lake Rukwa

Lake Rukwa
Lake Rukwa, as seen from space.
Lake Rukwa
LocationRukwa Region, Songwe Region and Katavi Region, Tanzania.
Coordinates8°00′S 32°25′E / 8.000°S 32.417°E / -8.000; 32.417
Typealkaline
Catchment area88,000 km2 (34,000 sq mi)
Basin countriesTanzania
Surface elevation800 metres (2,600 ft)

Lake Rukwa is an endorheic lake located in the Rukwa Valley of Rukwa Region, Songwe Region and Katavi Region in southwestern Tanzania. The lake is the third largest inland body of water in the country.

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