Region Overview
Eight of the fifteen lakes in the African Great Lakes region are considered to be "great". These are:
Each lake has its own ecosystem, dependent on rainfall, relation to the equator, and land elevation.
Pollution, over-fishing, and the introduction of non-native fish have all contributed to this water system being among the world's most endangered.
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Taganayika
- Lake Malawi
- Lake Turkana
- Lake Albert
- Lake Kivu
- Lake Edward
Each lake has its own ecosystem, dependent on rainfall, relation to the equator, and land elevation.
Pollution, over-fishing, and the introduction of non-native fish have all contributed to this water system being among the world's most endangered.