Is Lake Victoria the second largest freshwater lake in the world?
Is Lake Victoria the second largest freshwater lake in the world? With a surface area of approximately 59,947 km2 (23,146 sq mi), Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake by area, the world's largest tropical lake, and the world's second-largest fresh water lake by surface area after Lake Superior in North America.
What are the 3 biggest lakes in Europe?
Lake Vanern is the third largest lake located entirely in Europe after lakes Ladoga and Onega, both located in Russia.
What is the largest lake in Europe?
Lake Ladoga, Russian Ladozhskoye Ozero or Ladozhskoe Ozero, largest lake in Europe, located in northwestern Russia about 25 miles (40 km) east of St. Petersburg.