The largest lakes in the world - Get to know them all

This body of water is one of the largest lakes in the world.

The largest lakes in the world are a great attraction for travellers. You can go to them for example holiday in a caravanthat will surely become unforgettable. The largest lakes are located basically all over the world. You just have to choose which direction to go and then enjoy the water and the nature there.

  • Caspian Sea
  • Michigan Huron
  • Upper Lake

These are the three largest lakes in the world. For example, Caspian Sea is a drainless lake and is considered a lake with a total area of 371,000 square kilometres.

Which lakes are worth visiting?

If we were to go down the list of the largest and most extensive lakes in the world, the fourth place would most certainly belong to Lake Victoria. It lies in the territory of three African countries - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The lake covers a total area of 69 485 square kilometres and the surrounding area is bustling with life.

LakeArea in km2
Tanganyika32 893
Baikal31 500
Great Bear Lake31 080
Malawi30 044
A list of the world's largest lakes.

The United States of America and Canada are home to many great lakes. This is evidenced, for example, by Great Slave Lake and Lake Winnipeg. It is located in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Of course, we could continue with Lake Ontario.

Other lakes of the world

Of course, some of the world's lakes are not easily and simply accessible to the average mortal. A typical example is Lake Vostok in Antarctica. Others, on the other hand, you can visit and are really worth it. Reindeer Lake in Canada will captivate you with its surroundings, but also with its depth of up to 219 meters. When it comes to European lakes and bodies of water, it is definitely worth mentioning Vänern. The lake is located in a tectonic depression.

If you want to experience the world's other largest lakes, just visit Lake Bangweulu in Zambia. Lake Saimara in Finland will appeal to many adventurers, and Lake Kyoga in Uganda also has its charms. Africa is rich and bountiful in great lakes, as Lake Kyoga Tonlesap in Cambodia. All these and other bodies of water are among the forty largest in the world.

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