What is the deepest lake in Africa?

It is the second largest lake in Africa (the first is Lake Victoria L.Victoria), with an altitude of 774m and the deepest point 1470m. It is the deepest lake in Africa, second only to Lake Baikal in Russia, and the second deepest lake in the world. Lake Tanganyika is a standard rift lake (that is, a tectonic lake), which is long and narrow from north to south due to the subsidence of the earth's crust. The fault also formed a high cliff around the lake shore. The winding coastline is 1900 km long. The rivers entering the lake mainly include Malagaraxi River, Ruzizi River and Kalambo River. The only exit from this lake is the Lukuga River. Lake Tanganyika belongs to four African countries: most of the east coast belongs to Tanzania; Part of the northeast end belongs to Burundi; The West Bank belongs to Zaire; The south bank belongs to Zambia. There are many hippos and crocodiles in the lake, and there are many kinds of birds. There are more than 300 kinds of fish in the lake, among which African crucian carp is the most famous. Water transport is developed, including Kigoma, Oujiji, Kalemie, Uvira and Bujumbura. With beautiful scenery, it is a tourist attraction. When the weather is clear, standing on Lake Tanganyika, the lake is full of waves and white sails; As far as you can see, you can see the rolling mountains on the other side of the lake, and you can vaguely see the rising smoke. The scenery is particularly beautiful. When the sun sets, the floating lights on the lake flash, and people can enjoy the beautiful sunset on the lake. Every weekend, colorful umbrellas appear on the beach with coconut trees, people swim, fish and bask in the sun by the lake, and the motorboats of the water club set off white waves on the wide and calm lake. There are many crocodiles and hippos in the lake, surrounded by elephants, antelopes, lions, giraffes and other animals unique to Africa. The lake is rich in fish and all kinds of waterfowl, and it is a good natural fishing ground and bird settlement.