A Kenyan piece of paradise on earth harbors the most beautiful gathering of flamingoes and large mammals on the African continent. This soda lake formed in a Rift Valley is part of Nakuru National Park.
24. Peipsi Lake, Estonia, Russian Federation
Dating from Paleozoic era this lake was severely damaged by the Soviet agricultural modifications. One of the largest and most beautiful lakes of European continent, it has a rich flora and fauna and it is popular for sport fishing.
23.Slimbridge Swan Lake, United Kingdom
Part of the Slimbridge Wetland Reservation, this beautiful lake is the home of a large population of birds and wildlife representatives that make this place an animal paradise. The lake is part of a large English wetland formed on an estuary.
22. Sibaya Lake, South Africa
Because of the scarce raining this huge freshwater lake is the main water source for a large number of wildlife species. Due to its unique position it is also a scuba diving paradise for tourists.
21.Issyk-Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan
The second largest salt water lake in the world Issyk-Kul Lake is also the second as dimension to the high altitude lakes on our planet. The lake is a popular tourist resort and has a large number of natural beaches.
20. Dianchi Lake, China
Beautiful cyan waters under a spectacular formation of clouds and surrounded by spectacular land, Dianchi Lake is only the sixth freshwater lake in China. In spite of that is surely a sight for sore eyes.
19.Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela
This is one of the oldest and most beautiful lakes in the world and during millenniums its geography was changed from an actual lake to a bay like water structure holding one of the major oil resources on the Venezuelan territory.
The exploitation of this resource has changed the structure of the land and many platforms sunk but this lake remains one of the most beautiful large inland waters in the world.
18. Huron Lake, Canada, United States of America
Lake Huron is the third largest lake in the Northern United States. Part of the five Great lakes of the American continent, Huron Lake is surely impressive both by size and importance. The water level is variable but very important to the ecosystem which went through dramatic changes in the last years.
17.Lake Superior, Canada, United States of America
The largest of the five Great lakes in America and the largest fresh water gathering in the world, the Lake Superior is responsible for a huge part of the weather and natural ecosystem of the North American Continent. With a rich history and an important commercial position this beautiful lake is surely one of the natural wonders of the world.
16. Natron Lake, Kenya, Tanzania
This beautiful lake is a bird paradise and cradle to the pink flamingo nesting grounds because of its safe position and auspicious conditions. The lake is a rather narrow and very rich in mineral salty waters pretty unique because of the fauna so specific for the area.
15. Sevan Lake, Armenia
One of the three seas of Armenia stretching over the Armenian territory the Sevan Lake is the only one completely on the Armenian land. Although the Soviet ruling of the country dramatically changed the lake and its ecology, this one remains one of the few largest high altitude natural lakes of the world.
14. Taal Lake, Philippines
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world, it is very spectacular due to its unique display of water-inside-island-inside-water, this amazing freshwater caldera is not only the third as size in Philippines but also a very large display of natural beauty. The lake harbors a volcanic island which holds inside another lake.
13. Tana Lake, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the home of Tana Lake, the source of the Blue Nile and the largest water formation from Ethiopia. With a large number of islands spread all over its surface conditioned by the rate the lake waters grow or decrease.
The larger islands are home to religious monasteries dating from ancient religious times and holding the tombs of ancient Ethiopian Emperors and many archeological treasures.
12.Boiling Lake, Dominica
A volcanic water formation resulted from an active volcano meeting a rich in sulfur water spring which caused a powerful fizzy effect, responsible for the way this picturesque lake attracts tourists. All around this lake there are tourist resorts getting people close to this spectacular natural beauty.
11. Lake Michigan, United States of America
One of the North America’s most beautiful lakes, Michigan is known for its cosmopolite shores and extraordinary beaches famous for their beauty all over the world. With cities like Chicago nested on its shore and the geographical position it has, this great lake is surely a cradle of the modern civilization.
10. Titicaca, Bolivia, Peru
With a rich history and a plethora of legends that surround its existence Titicaca Lake is the largest lake of the South American continent and the largest of the high altitude lakes in the world. Due to its amazingly large surface it is also the lake with the highest commercial role on the planet.
Isla de Sol is closer to the Bolivian Border of the lake and it contains important vestiges of Inca civilization. Isla de Luna slightly smaller is surrounded by many ancient legends.
9. Malawi Lake, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania
A Tanzania paradise of unbelievable beauty, and a piece of Eden for all the snorkeling fans of the world , this lake is in the UNESCO treasure box and because it is the home of an extraordinary number of cichlid fish species some unique in the world, this beautiful lake makes visiting it a lifetime experience. Too bad it is under dispute between Malawi and Mozambique.
8. Atitlan Lake, Lago Guatemala
The deepest lake in South America is resting in the lap of three different volcanoes. Blue and clear, a mirror of the sky, cradled in the Guatemala highlands, this is perhaps one of the most picturesque hiking places in the world especially because the area all around it is a Guatemala national park.
7. Teshekpuk Lake, United States of America
A beautiful display of blue fresh waters, this lake unfortunately was contaminated with sea water because of the erosion or the soil caused by melting Arctic Ice. This home of the most varied Arctic ecosystem is endangered because of the global warming. Still it is so beautiful that you will have to see it at least once in a life time.
6. Biwa Lake (Biwa-ko)
The largest fresh water lake in Japan is the place where beauty, tradition and cosmopolite development created an amazing place to visit. This beautiful lake inspired poetry in the Japanese literature, was mentioned in the Japanese history as a place where important history events happened and it is a distinctive part of the Japanese culture.
5. Ohrid Lake, Albania, Macedonia
The deepest lake of the Balkan Mountains is an UNESCO asset because of its unique ecosystem that makes it a treasure of the world. Placed at the border between Albania and Macedonia the lake is truly an amazing place to visit.
4. Baikal Lake, Russian Federation
The largest and the oldest glacier lake in the world , this “Pearl of Siberia” is the owner of an amazing rift valley filled with unbelievable views and true proof that natural beauty can be both wild and breath taking. Because of its size it is worthy of the name “Northern Sea” the ancient Chinese texts have given it.
3. Tahoe Lake, (USA)
Lake Tahoe is the largest fresh water lake in North America and the home to a powerful ecosystem. One of the most beautiful lakes in the world, it is placed in the middle of a tall mountain fortress and the home to some of the most famous American resorts, this wonderful piece of sapphire stone is surely a sight worthy of a memory.
2. Toba Lake, Indonesia
The largest volcanic lake in the world is supposed to be the home of a legendary volcanic eruption that drastically influenced the human genetics from 70 thousands of years ago because of the huge climate change it caused. The Northern Sumatran caldera is a very beautiful site especially because of this lake.
1.Turkana Lake, Ethiopia, Kenya
Strangely positioned in the Great valley of Kenyan Rift, Turkana Lake is the 4th largest alkaline still water formation in the world. Extremely picturesque because of the central island that releases vapors because of the evaporation process, the former Lake Rudolf is home to a very rich salt water life contrasting with the deserted volcanic soil of its shores.
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