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Largest Lakes in the World

by Vishul Malik

World Lakes Map displays the locations of the top 10 largest lakes in the world.


Map of Top Ten Largest Lakes in the World

Lakes are some of the most remarkable natural features on earth, and the largest ones can be found in various corners of the globe. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 largest lakes in the world by surface area, including their depth, location, and other interesting facts:

 

Top 10 Largest Lakes in the World

Lake Name Area (sq mi) Depth (ft) Location Description
Caspian Sea 143,000 3,359 Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan Largest lake in the world and an important source of oil and natural gas
Lake Superior 31,700 1,332 Canada, United States Largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area
Lake Victoria 26,590 270 Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya Largest lake in Africa and home to over 500 species of fish
Lake Huron 23,000 750 Canada, United States Second-largest of the Great Lakes of North America
Lake Michigan 22,400 923 United States Only Great Lake located entirely within the United States
Lake Tanganyika 12,700 4,823 Tanzania, Congo, Burundi, Zambia Second-deepest lake in the world and longest freshwater lake in the world
Lake Baikal 12,248 5,387 Russia Deepest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake by volume
Great Bear Lake 12,000 1,463 Canada Largest lake entirely within Canada and a popular spot for fishing
Lake Malawi 11,400 2,316 Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania Ninth-largest lake in the world and home to over 1,000 species of fish
Great Slave Lake 10,000 2,014 Canada Second-largest lake entirely within Canada and home to many species of fish

 

As you can see from the table, the Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world by far, with a surface area of 143,000 square miles. However, it’s not actually a sea, but rather a lake, and it’s home to over 130 species of fish. These lakes are truly magnificent natural wonders that continue to inspire and awe people all over the world.

 

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