Where Is Lake Victoria Located?

Lake Victoria lies in East Africa, bordered by Tanzania (49%), Uganda (45%), and Kenya (6%). It covers 68,800 km² (26,560 sq mi), making it Africa’s largest lake and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake after Lake Superior.

The lake is fed by numerous rivers, the largest being the Kagera River. Its outlet is the White Nile, which flows north through South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.

Lake Victoria is a critical resource for drinking water, irrigation, transport, and fisheries (especially Nile perch). It also attracts tourists with its scenery and wildlife.