Why it belongs here
Kainji Lake, in North Central Nigeria, is a reservoir on the Niger River, formed by the Kainji Dam. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of Niger State and Kebbi State.
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Kainji Lake
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Overview
Kainji Lake, in North Central Nigeria, is a reservoir on the Niger River, formed by the Kainji Dam. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of Niger State and Kebbi State.
Kainji Lake National Park (KNLP), situated around the lake, is Nigeria's oldest National Park, established in 1976.
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