Second-largest Great Lake by volume (1,180 cu mi) and depth (923 ft). World's largest freshwater lake by area, located entirely in one country. Divided by Mackinac Bridge into northern and southern basins. Contains Beaver Island, largest island at 55.8 sq mi
Lake Huron is one of five Great Lakes shared by Ontario and Michigan. Surface area is 23,007 square miles, making it third-largest freshwater lake. Contains 30,000 islands and is 577 feet above sea level. Maximum depth reaches 125 fathoms, average depth is 32 fathoms
Five interconnected freshwater lakes spanning Canada-United States border. Total surface area 94,250 square miles, second-largest freshwater lakes globally. Contain 21% of world's surface fresh water by volume. Lake Michigan is largest US-only lake by surface area
Africa's largest lake, covering 59,947 km² with maximum depth of 80-81 m. Divided between Tanzania (49%), Uganda (45%), and Kenya (6%). Named after Queen Victoria by John Hanning Speke in 1858
Second-largest freshwater lake worldwide, second deepest after Lake Baikal. Located in Albertine Rift, shared by Tanzania (46%) and DRC (40%). Extends 676 km north-south, covers 32,900 km² with 1,828 km shoreline. Maximum depth 1,470 m, average depth 570 m
World's highest navigable lake at 12,500 feet above sea level. Located between Peru and Bolivia in Andes Mountains. Covers 3,200 square miles, extends 120 miles northwest-southeast. Separated into two bodies by Tiquina strait