The Caspian Sea is conventionally considered the world's largest lake, but it is centered on an oceanic basin (a fragment of the ancient Tethys Ocean) rather than lying entirely over continental crust as all other lakes do.

The nearly mythological-in-scale Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes in North America, covering an expansive area of 82,103 km 2 (31,700 mi 2). Due to its vast dimensions, it ranks as the biggest freshwater lake in terms of surface area and comes in third when considering volume.

2021年9月7日 · The Greatest Lakes. The largest lake in the world by a long shot is the Caspian Sea – a name that hints at a past when it was contiguous with the ocean around 11 million years ago. This massive saline lake, which is nearly the same size as Japan, borders five countries: Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Iran.

2024年6月9日 · The biggest lake in the world is the Caspian Sea at 149,200 square miles. Straddling Europe and Asia, this inland salt lake borders Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran.

2023年9月4日 · The Caspian Sea is the biggest lake in the world, although there is some controversy as to whether it is really a lake. The Caspian Sea is salty (1/3 as salty as normal seawater) which is why the Romans named it a sea rather than a lake.

2025年1月21日 · Lake Baikal in Russia is the largest lake on Earth when measured by volume. Plunging over 1,632 meters deep, it is both the deepest and the oldest lake in the world, with many arguing that it should be deemed a sea.

2024年9月18日 · From saline giants to freshwater gems, the world’s largest lakes provide vital ecosystems, serve as important cultural landmarks, and offer spectacular natural beauty. Let’s dive into the vast expanses of the 15 largest lakes in the world, ranked by surface area. 1. Caspian Sea – 371,000 km².

2024年2月28日 · Discover the top 10 World's biggest lakes list globally, both natural and artificial, showcasing the diversity of these impressive water bodies.

2019年2月24日 · There are about 1.4 million lakes on Earth with an area of 10 hectares (0.1 sq km) or more. Most of them are found in Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia. Map below shows 1.4 million of these global lakes.

2024年7月15日 · The top 5 largest lakes on earth—the Caspian Sea, Lake Superior, Lake Victoria, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan are notable for their size and biological significance.