Shared by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Lake Kivu covers about 2,700 square kilometers (1,040 square miles).
Lake Kivu is notable for its high methane and carbon dioxide concentrations, making it one of the three known "exploding lakes" in the world. Despite this, it is a critical resource for local fishing, agriculture, and a unique source of methane gas, which is being extracted for energy production.
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