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Located in the north-central Africa, southern fringe of the Sahara Desert, Lake Chad is surrounded by four countries such as Cameroon, Niger, Chad and Nigeria. It is a freshwater lake to be situated in the Sahelian zone. It covers the interior basin (967,000 sq km) that was occupied by a larger ancient sea, which was used to be known as Mega Chad.
Lake Chad is the fourth largest lake of Africa. But the surface area differs greatly. This lake is a major source of water for the settlements as well as the cultivators, fisherman and herders. This land locked lake has got no outlet to the sea. But the Chari and the Longone rivers are the main source of water fro this lake.
Lake Chad of Cameroon enjoys a high temperature which ensures non stop evaporation. So rainfall is also another source of water of this lake. The level of this lake never remains same. Natural changes in climate is responsible for the changes in water level. Due to the meteorological drought the lake has started drying.
Lake Chad in Cameroon is not only a major source of water for the inhabitants of that region but is also an important attraction of this country. The natural beauty of the lake is amazing. It will not be an exaggeration to say that this lake is an abode of peace.
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