tanganyika

• Eigenname eines großen Sees in Zentralafrika, der zwischen Tansania und der Demokratischen Republik Kongo liegt und als längster See der Welt sowie als Teil des Großen Afrikanischen Grabenbruchs bekannt ist.

A proper noun referring to a large lake in central Africa, located between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known for being the longest lake in the world and part of the Great Rift Valley.

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1. Lake in AfricaB2formal

   The longest freshwater lake in the world, located in central Africa within the Great Rift Valley, bordering Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, and Zambia.

   Tanganjikasee

   • Lake Tanganyika is known for its incredible depth and biodiversity.
   • Many species of cichlid fish are found only in Lake Tanganyika.
   • The lake serves as a vital waterway for communities in the region.

2. Historical stateB2formal

   A former independent state in East Africa that existed from 1961 to 1964, before uniting with Zanzibar to form the modern nation of Tanzania.

   Tanganjika

   • Tanganyika gained independence from British rule in 1961.
   • Julius Nyerere was the first president of Tanganyika.
   • The union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar created the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964.