Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Lakes are important sources of water. They also add to the scenic beauty of the place where they are located. Lots of people directly/indirectly are dependent on it. For example many people make a living by fishing etc. This article is all about the major lakes of our planet. It provides you information about the major lakes, their location and their area. This information is very useful and will enhance your knowledge.
| Name | Location | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Caspian Sea | USSR and Iran | 3,93,898 |
| Superior | USA and Canada | 82,103 |
| Victoria | Africa | 69,485 |
| Aral | USSR | 68,682 |
| Huron | USA and Canada | 59,570 |
| Michigan | USA | 57,757 |
| Tanganyika | Africa | 32,893 |
| Baykal | USSR | 31,492 |
| Great Bear | Canada | 31,328 |
| Great Slave | Canada | 28,570 |
| Erie | USA and Canada | 25,667 |
| Winnipeg | Canada | 24,390 |
| Malawi | Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania | 23,310 |
| Maracaibo | Venezuela | 21,487 |
| Ontario | USA and Canada | 19,011 |
| Balkhash | USSR | 18,260 |
| Ladoga | USSR | 18,130 |
| Chad | Africa | 15,540 |
| Onega | USSR | 9,842 |
| Eyre | Australia | 9,324 |
| Turkana | Kenya and Ethiopia | 9,065 |
| Titicaca | Peru and Bolivia | 9,065 |
| Athabasca | Canada | 7,936 |
| Nicargua | Nicargua | 7,697 |
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