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More than 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. Besides the sea, there are many lakes on land in Wang Yang. The vast areas of some Great Lakes are comparable to those of some countries. They are different in form, depth and salt content, and have a wonderful interaction with human activities. These 12 great lakes have contracted the most spectacular land water landscape in the world.

Lake Tanganyika

Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, Congo and People's Republic of China (PRC).

Lake Tanganyika is a freshwater lake in central Africa, located in the west of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa, with an area of 32,900 square kilometers and a winding coastline of 1.900 kilometers, making it the sixth largest lake in the world. Lake Tanganyika is a long and narrow lake, spanning Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and the Republic of Congo. The lake area is almost as big as the whole country of Moldova. Lake Tanganyika is 72km at its widest point and1436m deep, making it the second deepest freshwater lake in the world. Lake Tanganyika is a popular place for snorkeling and diving, with many beaches. In the sultry days in East Africa, locals and tourists often come here to play and relax.

balkhash lake

Republic of Kazakhstan

Balkhash Lake is a crescent-shaped lake with an area of10.9 million square kilometers. However, the drought and population growth in cities along the source river are slowly affecting the capacity of the lake, and the lake is facing the risk of shrinking day by day. From 1972 to 200 1, the loss in the west of the lake is about 150 square kilometers. However, its area is still larger than some countries, such as Lebanon, Swaziland and Fiji. Lake Balkhash is rich in fish. From April to September every year, countless migratory birds pass here for food, and residents of surrounding towns will also camp here and fish on the shore. Balkhash is a lakeside city, a holiday resort with some good public and private beaches.

lake titicaca

Bolivia, Peru

Lake titicaca is one of the highest and largest lakes in the world. It is located on the border between Peru and Bolivia, covering an area of 8,300 square kilometers, which is larger than Samoa, Luxembourg and Mauritius combined. There are two bodies of water in Lake Titicaca, separated by a narrow strait-Tikina Strait. Lake titicaca is surrounded by mountains, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. There are 5/kloc-0 islands in the lake, most of which are inhabited. Uros Island on the Peruvian side is a floating island village. The villagers built an independent floating island on the lake with reeds, lived in a small thatched cottage, made a living by fishing and hunting, and became a primitive islander. All the tourists who went to visit were shocked by this unique scenery.

Lake Victoria

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania

Lake Victoria covers an area of about 69,500 square kilometers, which is larger than the whole island of Sri Lanka. It spans three East African countries, namely Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, and has nearly 3,000 islands. Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and Kisumu, the port city of Kenya, are located on Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria has high-quality beaches, and some famous resorts have been developed for people to relax. The Ngamba Chimpanzee Reserve near the coast of Kampala is a good place to watch wild animals and exotic plants. Elephants, zebras, lions and buffaloes can be seen in the game reserve on the southern coast of Tanzania. You can also take a cruise on the lake from Entebbe, Uganda. If you are lucky, you can meet rare storks and otters.

Lake Baikal

Russia

Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, with a depth of1620m. Its total area is 3 1500 square kilometers, accounting for one-fifth of the total fresh water of the earth. There are 45 islands on Lake Baikal, which is an important fish supply place for local people, among which the most common fish are salmon and sturgeon. The scenery of Lake Baikal is different every year. In summer, the lake is bright blue. On a warm day, go swimming, you will see cute baby seals swimming, and you can climb the Cerschi Mountain in the northwest of the lake. Lake Baikal is covered with snow and ice in winter, and driving on the frozen lake is a fresh entertainment. After a day on the ice, you can go to a steaming hot spring to completely warm yourself up.

Issyk Kul

Kyrgyzstan

Lake Issyk Kul covers an area of 6,280 square kilometers and is the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. It is not only vast, but also 668 meters deep, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Because of its extremely high salt content, Lake Issyk-Kul never freezes, so it is a convenient stop for some migratory birds. Lake Issyk-Kul elevation1609m. If you love adventure, you can ride through the surrounding mountains and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the distant waters, or walk through the Skazka Canyon on the south bank. The rock landscape of the canyon is Songkhla color, and its extraordinary geological structure makes it have an ethereal aesthetic feeling. Camping in a yurt is the best way to stay on the shore of Lake Issyk.

Lake Malawi [the third largest lake in Africa]

Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique

Lake Malawi is one of the largest and deepest lakes in the world, with a total area of about 29,600 square kilometers, equivalent to Armenia's land area and a depth of 704 meters. Lake Malawi is located in the Rift Valley of East Africa, bordering Livingstone Mountains in the east, Kani Plateau and Vivia Mountains in the west, and extending from north to south along the border between Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique for more than 567 kilometers. The coastal scenery and wildlife in the waters of Lake Malawi make it one of the most fascinating tourist destinations. Lake Malawi National Park has been listed as a World Heritage Site. In the park, you can go out to sea by traditional sloop, kayak or canoe, watch colorful cichlids, and watch hornbills, kestrels, eagles and nighthawks all over the sky.

lago de nicaragua

Nicaragua

Nicaragua lake is the largest lake in Central America, with a water area of 8 157 square kilometers. Scientists believe that it was once a part of a bay, but the volcanic eruption changed the surrounding landscape and made it an inland lake. Nicaragua lake is now a freshwater lake, but you can find marine wildlife such as sharks and swordfish here. There are more than 400 islands on the lake, some of which are inhabited and some have been developed for tourists to visit. Ometepe Island is the most popular island in nicaragua lake. There are two beautiful conical volcanoes on the island. Tourists often come here to visit waterfalls, climb volcanic slopes to enjoy spectacular scenery, or look at ancient rock paintings carved on basalt boulders.

lake turkana

Kenya

Lake Turkana is a real desert oasis, surrounded by the dry and harsh landscape in northern Kenya. Surprisingly, it can survive in such a arid and barren environment. Lake Turkana covers an area of 6,405 square kilometers, equivalent to the land area of Brunei. There are several islands in the center of the lake, one of which is the location of the volcano. This area has always been a hot spot for anthropologists to visit, because in 1995, archaeologist mary leakey discovered the remains of one of the earliest primitive humans on the lakeshore. This lake is not only the home of human ancestors, but also a tourist attraction. The Turkana Lake Cultural Festival is usually held in a lakeside town and is a celebration of Kenyan aborigines. Hundreds of tribesmen will gather together to sing and dance to celebrate their traditions. The lake is also home to Nile crocodiles and turtles.

Urmia L.

Iran

Located in the northwest of Iran, Urmia Lake was once one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world, but its area has been fluctuating for many years, with the maximum value of about 600 1 square kilometer. Due to climate change, devastating drought and other reasons, Lake Urmia shrank sharply at the end of the 20th century, once reducing to 5% of its original volume. 202 1 year, its area is about 2800 square kilometers-about half of the original area. Lake Urmia was once the main tourist destination in Iran, and hotels and beaches have been attracting domestic and foreign tourists for decades. Nowadays, most of these hotels are abandoned, and the docks and pontoons are trapped in the surrounding desert. The blooming red algae in Lake Urmia makes the lake pink, which is a very rare landscape.

Lake Michigan

United States of America

Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes in North America that is completely located in the United States, with an area of about 57,700 square kilometers. It is located in the south of Lake Superior, bordering Canada. This lake is twice the size of Armenia, and there are hundreds of islands on it. There are many landforms along the shore of Lake Michigan, with forests on the northern and northeastern coastlines, and Chicago and Milwaukee on the southern and southwestern coastlines. Chicago is an excellent base for exploring Lake Michigan-the city has a beautiful park on the shore of the lake with a zoo and a beach. You can find a place with a good view from Chicago, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and the lighthouse of Chicago Harbor, and take a speedboat on the lake. If you want to enjoy a more relaxed holiday, you can go to Mackinac Island, where there are no cars driving in and away from the secular noise.

Lake superior

Canada, USA

Lake Superior is the largest lake in the Great Lakes region of North America. With an area of 82 1000 square kilometers, it has 10% fresh water in the world. Lake Superior is full of sunken ships. You can visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the White Fish Corner Lighthouse in Michigan to learn how so many ships have met with bad luck. Climb the 56 steps leading to Baiyu Reef Lighthouse, and you can see the excellent lake view. There are many parks on the shore of Lake Superior, including Chae Yeon National Lakeside Area. Visitors can canoe in the lake and enjoy the charming geological structure around them. On the Canadian side, Pukasqua National Park has nearly 60 kilometers of hiking trails for tourists to explore on the lakeshore.

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