How Many Rivers Are In Uganda

What is a River?

A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually a freshwater stream, flowing on the surface or inside caves towards another waterbody at a

lower elevation, such as an ocean, sea, bay, lake, wetland, or river. 

How Many Rivers Are In Uganda

Together with the lakes, there are eight major rivers. These are the Victoria Nile in central Uganda; the Achwa, Okok, and Pager in the north;

the Albert Nile in the northwest; and the Kafu, Katonga, and Mpongo in the west.

What is the biggest river in Uganda?

Victoria Nile is a river in Uganda that forms the upper section of the Nile River, flowing some 300 miles (480 km).

What is the second-largest river in Uganda?

The Kafu River is a total of 112 miles (180 kilometers) in length and is the second-longest river that is completely in Uganda.

What are rivers used for in Uganda?

The rivers help to power stations that provide power and energy to the country. They are also economically important for providing tourism

for the country since there are a number of activities to be done based around the rivers.