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Lake Tanganyika
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West of the country, it is the second largest lake in Africa. It serves as a major regional communication route. For tourists, several parks along its shore (Gombe, Mahale Mountains) and a few beaches here and there, particularly in its southern part, can be discovered.
Overview of Lake Tanganyika
West of Tanzania, it is the second largest lake in Africa. It serves as a major regional communication route. For tourists, several parks along its shore (Gombe, Mahale Mountains) and a few beaches here and there, particularly in its southern part, can be discovered.
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- Surface area: 32,900 km².
- Altitude: 775 m.
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