Zama Lake

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Zama Lake is a large lake in the Municipal District of Mackenzie No. 23, in north-western Alberta, Canada

It is located approximately 100km west of High Level, at the confluence of Zama River and Hay River. The lake covers 55 km² and forms an intricated river, lakes and wetland system.

The name derives from Zamba, a Slave Indian Chief.

A small hamlet, Zama City stands on the eastern side of the lake[1] and the indian reserve Zama Lake of the Dene Tha' Nation is also located around the lake.

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Coordinates: 58°43′8.8″N, 119°5′41.5″W