Top 8 Largest lakes around the world 

1. Caspian Sea 

This massive body of water, located between Europe and Asia, is the largest inland body of water in the world.

2. Lake Superior 

This North American Great Lake is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.

3. Lake Victoria 

Located in East Africa, Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by surface area. 

4. Lake Huron 

Another one of the North American Great Lakes, Lake Huron is the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.

5. Lake Michigan 

This Great Lake is the only one located entirely within the United States.

6. Lake Tanganyika 

Located in East Africa, Lake Tanganyika is the second-deepest lake in the world  

7. Lake Baika

Located in Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and holds around 20% of the world's fresh surface water.

8. Great Bear Lake 

Located in Northwest Territories, Canada, Great Bear Lake is the largest lake entirely within Canada.