Kazinga Channel

waterway, Africa

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The Kazinga Channel is a 20-mile-long waterway in eastern Africa that connects Lake George to Lake Edward. It is located on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The channel is part of the Western Rift Valley and is situated at an elevation of 912 meters (2,992 feet) above sea level.1

The Kazinga Channel is known for its abundant fish and diverse wildlife along its shores, which are protected within national parks in both the Congo and Uganda. The area is rich in birdlife, including fish-eating species like cormorants, darters, and kingfishers. The channel's ecosystem is a significant feature of the region's natural landscape.12

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… by the 3,000-foot- (915-meter-) wide Kazinga Channel. At an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet above sea level, the surfaces of both lakes are nearly 1,000 feet (300 meters) higher than that of Lake Albert.
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… by the 3,000-foot- (915-meter-) wide Kazinga Channel. At an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet above sea level, the surfaces of both lakes are nearly 1,000 feet (300 meters) higher than that of Lake Albert.
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