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How deep is Lake Victoria?
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East African lakes
Mountains and lakes of East Africa.
Lake Victoria is a relatively shallow body of water. Its greatest ascertained depth is 270 feet (82 metres), though some sources describe its maximum depth as approximately 260 feet (80 metres).12