Lake Bam
Lake
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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 | |
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Lake Bam, seen from the South | |
  Lake Bam | |
| Location | Kongoussi, Bam, Burkina Faso |
| Coordinates | 13°24′06″N 1°31′03″W |
| Basin countries | Burkina Faso |
| Official name | Lac Bam |
| Designated | 7 October 2009 |
| Reference no. | 1880[1] |
