The 10 Largest Lakes in the World

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Caspian Sea

Largest Lakes in the World

This Asian lake is Earth’s largest inland body of water. But, this 371,000 km2 pond is quite unique: it is an oceanic lake. Surrounded by Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran, the water giant’s salinity resulted in its ancient inhabitants regarding it as a sea (hence its name.) Scientists are deeply concerned about its future: pollution and global warming are real threats. And, considering the recent news on the Aral Sea’s drought and shrinkage, we should be more environmentally conscious and take good care of Earth’s lakes.

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