| Attribute | Tanganyika × | Van × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 32000 | 3713 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 572 | - |
| Volume (km³) | 17800 | 607 |
| Shoreline (km) | 1900 | - |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 10000 |
| Residence Time (yr) | - | 145 |
| Frozen Period | None | None |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Tectonic | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -6.259 | 38.629 |
| Longitude | 29.548 | 42.956 |