Lake Mboukou (French: Lac Mboukou) is a freshwater lake in Epena District, Republic of the Congo.[1]

Lake Mboukou
Lac Mboukou (French)
Lake Mboukou is located in Republic of the Congo
Lake Mboukou
Lake Mboukou
Location in the Republic of the Congo
LocationRepublic of the Congo
Coordinates0°57′N 17°22′E / 0.950°N 17.367°E / 0.950; 17.367
Basin countriesRepublic of the Congo
Max. length1.4 km (0.87 mi)
Max. width0.6 km (0.37 mi)
Surface elevation312 m (1,024 ft)

Description

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It is a small lake located roughly 50 km to the southeast from Lake Tele at 0°57′5″N 17°22′45″E / 0.95139°N 17.37917°E / 0.95139; 17.37917 in the north-eastern area of the Republic of the Congo. Lake Mboukou is almost totally surrounded by forest except in its SW shore where the village of Mboukou is located.

Local significance

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The 1996 book Congo Journey, by the British travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon, mentions this lake as a place with strong spirits according to the local people.

Ecology

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This lake belongs to the 4,389.6 km2 (1,694.8 sq mi) wetland area of the Réserve Communautaire du Lac Télé/Likouala-aux-Herbes. It is a Ramsar site since 18 July 1998.[2]

References

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  1. ^ The African Crocodile Survey Database - Lake Mboukou, May 24, 2003 - Survey Details
  2. ^ "Réserve Communautaire du Lac Télé/Likouala-aux-Herbes". Ramsar.
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