Lake Bam

Lake Bam is located near the town of Kongoussi, in Burkina Faso. The lake is slowly drying up, putting at risk the nearby village's agriculture, fish stocks, and cattle watering. The lake has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2009.[1]

Lake Bam
Lake Bam, seen from the South
Lake Bam
LocationKongoussi, Bam, Burkina Faso
Coordinates13°24′06″N 1°31′03″W
Basin countriesBurkina Faso
Official nameLac Bam
Designated7 October 2009
Reference no.1880[1]

References

  1. "Lac Bam". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.


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