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Which rivers form deltas at Lake Albert?
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East African lakes
Mountains and lakes of East Africa.
At Lake Albert, two primary rivers form deltas as they enter the lake:
- Semliki River: Located at the southern end of the lake, this river forms a papyrus-choked delta that is steadily encroaching on the lake's waters.12
- Victoria Nile: Located at the northern end of the lake, this river enters as a sluggish stream, forming a swampy delta.32