Lake Albert Map
Lake Albert is a lake across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering about 5,270 km² (2,030 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 58 m (190 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 619 m (2,031 ft) above sea level. Inflows include Semliki River, Nkusi River and River Muzizi. It drains through White Nile. It is shared by Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The blue outline marks Lake Albert as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Beni, Gulu, Bunia, Fort Portal, Masindi, Nebbi, Mubende and Pakwach.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Lake Albert come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Lake Albert is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Lake Albert facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 160 km (99 mi) |
| Area | 5,270 km² (2,030 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 619 m (2,031 ft) |
| Inflows | Semliki River, Nkusi River and River Muzizi |
| Outflow | White Nile |
| Countries | Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Lake Albert?
Lake Albert covers about 5,270 km² (2,030 sq mi).
How deep is Lake Albert?
Its maximum depth is about 58 m (190 ft).
Where is Lake Albert?
Lake Albert lies in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Can I download a blank map of Lake Albert?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Lake Albert Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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