Geography · Reference dataset
Largest Lakes
Large lakes, their continents, types, and surface areas in square kilometers.
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| ID | Lake name | Continent | Area km2 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Bangweulu | Africa | 3000 | Freshwater |
| 46 | Melville | North America | 3069 | Saltwater |
| 45 | Amadjuak | North America | 3115 | Freshwater |
| 44 | Tana | Africa | 3200 | Freshwater |
| 43 | Poyang | Asia | 3210 | Freshwater |
| 42 | North Aral Sea | Asia | 3300 | Saltwater |
| 41 | Uvs | Asia | 3350 | Saltwater |
| 40 | Peipus | Europe | 3555 | Freshwater |
| 39 | Van | Asia | 3755 | Saltwater |
| 38 | Dubawnt | North America | 3833 | Freshwater |
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Last checked against sources: October 15, 2026.
Last changed: July 19, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: List of lakes by area (used with permission)
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