Magnificent Waters: Exploring Earth's Largest Lakes

Caspian Sea

The world's largest saltwater lake, spanning 371,000 square kilometers with a 7,000-kilometer coastline

Lake Superior

The world's largest and second-largest freshwater lakes by surface area

Lake Victoria

Africa's largest lake, spanning over 59,946 sq km, ranks as the world's third-largest freshwater lake

Lake Michigan

Located within the United States, with a surface area of 58,030 square kilometers

Lake Baikal

In southern Siberia, Russia, spanning 31,722 sq km, this lake is considered the oldest