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Lake Superior · 82,100 km² (31,700 sq mi)
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💧 Largest freshwater lake by area
82,100 km² (31,700 sq mi)
Lake Superior · Great Lakes, North America
The biggest of North America's Great Lakes holds enough fresh water to carpet the whole of the Americas an inch deep. Its own cold moderates the surrounding climate like a small inland sea.
Record at a glance
| Record | Largest freshwater lake by area |
|---|---|
| Feature | Lake Superior |
| Measurement | 82,100 km² (31,700 sq mi) |
| Location | Great Lakes, North America |
| Country | United States |
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