Locate the Lake! Trivia Quiz

The largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Baikal sits entirely within Russia, specifically in southern Siberia. Quite the journey to reach for most, it's not a commonly-visited destination, and that's part of why its majestic beauty can't be compared to. Because of its colossal size, it provides a unique ecosystem for numerous endemic species, and because of a notable lack of pollutants, it's also one of the clearest lakes in the world.

Found amongst the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a popular destination for outdoor adventurers in both the summer and winter. One of the largest lakes in the United States, it also happens to be the second-deepest, with Oregon's Crater Lake beating its 1,645 foot depth by about three hundred feet.

This body of water sits right on the border between California and Nevada and is shared by both.

One of the highest lakes in the world by sheer elevation, Lake Titicaca can be found high in the Andes Mountains sitting on the border between the nations of Bolivia and Peru. Though not surrounded by any major cities (likely due to its generally less accessible spot), it remains an important location for both archaeological findings and numerous high-altitude marine species.

The largest lake in all of Africa, Lake Victoria is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world (only Lake Superior is larger in surface area). Split between three nations (Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda), it's an important source of life for this region, providing fish, historical trade access, and potable water for humans and wildlife alike. Flowing out from Lake Victoria is none other than the Nile River which snakes northward all the way to the Mediterranean as the longest such waterway in the world.

One of North America's five Great Lakes, Lake Huron is shared between Ontario to its north and east and Michigan to its west. On the Michigan side there are few cities to note, but the Ontario shoreline is rife with towns as the Trans-Canada Highway makes its way north. Amongst locations that can be visited are Tobermory, Parry Sound, and Wasaga Beach. Manitoulin Island, found within its waters, is the largest lake island in the world.

Found in the north of Italy in the Lombardy Region, Lake Como is a picturesque destination close to the Swiss border (you can pass through it on the way north from Milan towards Chiasso and Lugano). One of Italy's largest lakes, it also happens to be one of the continent's deepest. Nevertheless, the city of Como, on its shores, is known for its upper-class living and high-price tourism. If you're a fan of the finer things, Como's the place.

Found on the border between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva is one of Europe's largest lakes. Located in the Alps, this lake is crescent-shaped and fits the Swiss city of Geneva on its southwestern tip, particularly interesting since this creates a narrow strip of land connecting it to the rest of Switzerland.

The city is, otherwise, almost entirely surrounded by French Alps. Further along the shore you would find the city of Lausanne.

Split between four countries (Burundi to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Zambia to the south, and Tanzania to the east), Lake Tanganyika is one of the world's deepest lakes-- the only one deeper is Baikal. Interestingly, because of this lake's age and its relative isolation in the middle of Africa, it's home to numerous endemic species of fish.

The outlying wetlands are also the prime home for Nile crocodiles.

Found entirely in Cambodia, Tonlé Sap is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and connects to multiple deeper regions of the country via branching rivers and the Mekong River proper as it heads south to the sea. Notably, down one of these rivers, the city of Siem Reap can be found and, with it, the temples of Angkor Wat. The name Tonlé Sap translates to 'Great Lake'.

Found, usually, in South Australia, Lake Eyre can often be seen as Australia's largest lake, but the water levels of this one are variable depending on the year. Located in the desert, Lake Eyre is often a large, sandy expanse, found at the continent's lowest point, but when it fills, generally through massive flooding every few years, it does so to huge levels.

When dried up, it's a suitable area for land speed record attempts, not unlike a salt flat.