Prelims bits – Map
- Location: Africa, part of the African Great Lakes.
- Bordering Countries: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
- Significance: Primary reservoir of the Nile River.
- Key Facts:
- Largest tropical lake in the world.
- Second-largest freshwater lake globally.
- Major Threats:
- Deforestation and land use changes.
- Degradation of wetlands.
- Pollution from urban, industrial, and agricultural sources.
- Environmental Impact:
- Declining water quality.
- Increased pollution levels.
- Growth of harmful algal blooms.