Before we dive into the best closed lakes in the world, let’s get on the same page regarding what we mean by a “closed lake.” Closed lakes are defined as endorheic basins with no surface outlet. Essentially this means that a “closed lake” is a lake that does not drain into a larger body of water.
These lakes can be found all over the world in a variety of climates and locations. The ten largest closed lakes by surface area are all listed above.
1. Great Salt Lake- Utah, USA
The Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA, is the largest closed lake in the world with an area of 1,700 square miles, approximately
Fun Facts about the Great Salt Lake:
It is up to ten times saltier than the ocean
The Great Salt Lake has no fish
It is home to the brine shrimp
Things to do at the Great Salt Lake:
Visit Antelope Island State Park
Hike Frary Peak
Take a dip in the brine pool
2. Caspian Sea- Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan
The Caspian Sea is the second largest closed lake, with an area of approximately 143,200 square miles. The Caspian Sea is located between Europe and Asia and is bordered by Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Turkmenistan.
Fun Facts about The Caspian Sea:
The Caspian Sea is a lake, despite its name
It contains about 16% of the world’s oil reserves
The Caspian Sea is home to the sturgeon fish, which is used to make caviar
Things to do at The Caspian Sea:
Visit the Caspian Sea Beaches
Go Sturgeon Fishing
Explore the ancient city of Derbent
3. Lake Superior- Ontario, Canada
Lake Superior is the biggest of the Great Lakes of North America and the third largest closed lake in the world, with an area of 31,700 square miles. Lake Superior is located between the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Minnesota.
Fun Facts about Lake Superior:
It is the coldest and deepest of the Great Lakes
Lake Superior contains 10% of the world’s freshwater
There are over 200 known shipwrecks in Lake Superior
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