Lake reference
Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana lies in an arid part of northern Kenya near the Ethiopian border. It is important for regional geography, archaeology and desert-lake ecosystems.
TypeLake
CountryKenya
RegionEast Africa
AreaAbout 6,405 sq km
Known forLarge desert lake
Coordinates3.5000° N, 36.0000° E
Where is Lake Turkana?
Lake Turkana is in Kenya, in the East Africa area. It is mapped at approximately 3.5000° N, 36.0000° E.
Key facts about Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana is a large lake in northern Kenya, often described as the world's largest permanent desert lake. The main stored reference metric is area: About 6,405 sq km. It is also noted for large desert lake.