Most of the world’s drinkable water is contained in freshwater lakes. Although it may seem like the amount of freshwater is small compared to saltwater, and it is, there is still a lot of fresh water in the world. To help you better understand the presence of fresh water in the world, we’re going to look at the 8 largest freshwater lakes in the world. These are the largest bodies of water that are not brackish or saline!
The lakes on our list will vary from about the size of New Jersey all the way up to Great Lakes which are more than 20,000 square miles. Let’s dive into the 8 largest freshwater lakes in the world!
