The tank testing ground in East Africa is located in the Luqiao Lake basin, to the northwest of Mbeya City, taking advantage of the city's industrial resources while the terrain and climate are suitable for tank experiment operations.
Luqiao Lake is also one of the larger lakes in East Africa, equivalent to half the size of Qinghai Lake, positioned between Malawi Lake and Soron Lake (Tanganyika Lake).
Luqiao Lake, as a saltwater lake, differs from Qinghai Lake mainly in that it is a seasonal lake, even drying up completely during the dry season.
Many wild animals such as hippos and crocodiles live in Luqiao Lake. Unlike elsewhere, its low development and utilization rate mean East Africa will not undertake large-scale development here for now. The local resource is mainly the salt ponds south of the lake, where East Africa has set up a small salt refinement factory.
