Here Are The 10 Largest Lakes In The World | PICTURES

A lake is simply another type of surface water on Earth. Most people will choose their favorite crystal-clear lake hidden in the mountains for their vacation, however not all lakes are clear or near mountains. There are lakes of diverse shapes and sizes all throughout the world. These lakes have become a key source of leisure activities like as water sports and vacation places, as well as a vital source of fresh water, fish, and many other natural resources for any area. However, not all lakes are freshwater. Lakes are an important element of nature and the environment.

10. Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is the sole lake of its kind on this list; rather than being a continental lake, it is an oceanic lake due to its Oceanic Basin. It is also the third deepest lake in the world. It connects Europe and Asia by passing via Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. It is geographically unique in that it connects multiple countries that do not share a land border.

9. Lake Superior of North America

Lake Superior is the second largest of all lakes in the World and is also the largest among all the Great Lakes of North America. It is situated between Canadian State of Ontario and United States of Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. The lake is also considered third-largest lake in terms of volume. It’s 3 quadrillion gallons water is enough to cover both North and South America under a foot of water. It is said that it would take 16 trillion years to drink Lake Superior’s all the water. Or you can also say that the entire world population of more than 7 billion people, each person drinking half a gallon per day, could together dry the Lake Superior in 2,400 years.

8. Lake Victoria of Africa

It is one of the Great African Lakes named for Queen Victoria and is also known as Victoria Nyanza. It is Africa’s largest lake and the principal reservoir of the Nile River. It shares borders with Tanzania and Uganda, as well as Kenya. The lake includes around 200 fish species and several reefs just beneath the surface of the pristine water. It is also the world’s largest tropical lake and the second-largest freshwater lake.

7. Lake Huron of North America

This lake is part of the Great Lakes of North America and is located between the Canadian and American states of Michigan and Ontario. It has been established as a tourist destination due to the numerous resorts on its banks and the availability of numerous water sports during the summer months. Manitoulin Island, the World’s Largest ‘Lake Island,’ is also located in the lake.

6. Lake Michigan of North America

Lake Michigan is the third largest of the United States’ five great lakes, and it is the only one that is entirely within the United States. This lake connects to Lake Huron to the north, and over 100 streams run into it, albeit only a few are of significant size. The northern portion of the lake has all of the islands, the largest of which is Beaver Island in Michigan. The lake is slightly smaller than the US state of West Virginia and is located on the American-Canadian border.

5. Aral Sea of Kazakhstan and Northern Uzbekistan

It is located between the countries of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. It is one of the world’s most threatened lakes, having shrunk to 10% of its former size, and experts consider the lake’s shrinking to be one of the planet’s biggest environmental disasters. It was once one of the four largest lakes in the world, with 10 grains of salt per litre. The lake is fed by the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers.

4. Lake Tanganyika of Africa

Lake Tanganyika is also part of the African Great Lakes and is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, the world’s second-deepest lake, and the world’s longest freshwater lake. It spans four nations, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Burundi, and covers around 12,700 square miles. It produces a unique geographical structure and is home to numerous water species by forming the boundary between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as part of the boundary between Burundi and the DRC and part of the boundary between Tanzania and Zambia.

3. Lake Baikal of Siberia

Lake Baikal is a raft lake in southern Siberia, located between the federal Russian territories of Buryat Republic and Irkutsk Oblast. It is not only the largest freshwater lake in the world, but also one of the oldest and clearest. It is about 25 million years old and holds the world record for being the deepest lake. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and it is home to over 2000 indigenous plant and animal species. Furthermore, due to its depth, it houses 20% of the world’s fresh water.

2. Great Bear Lake of Canada

This is the largest lake in Canada and is located on the American-Canadian border. It is also the fourth largest lake in North America. From November to July, the lake resembles a massive ice hockey field with snow covering all of its water. The lake is named as Great Bear Lake because water flows from it into the Great Bear River, which then flows into Canada’s Mackenzie River. The Dease, Camsell, and Johnny Hoe rivers are also connected to the lake.

1. Lake Malawi Of Tanzania

Lake Malawi, commonly known as Lake Nyasa, is the African continent’s crown treasure. It is located between Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique in Africa. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in Africa and is part of the African Great Lakes system.

This lake is the second-deepest and third-largest lake on the African continent, and it has the most fish species of any lake. Only 150 years ago, missionary-explorer Dr. David Livingstone discovered it. It is not only a gorgeous wonderland, but it also offers aquatic activities.