Explanation

• Caspian Sea, Red Sea and Aral Sea are actually lakes.
• The Caspian Sea and Aral Sea are actually endorheic (inland) salt lakes.
• They are called “seas” due to their large size and historical naming.

Additional information:

• The Caspian Sea lies between Europe and Asia.
• The Aral Sea has drastically shrunk due to river diversion for irrigation.
• The Red Sea connects to the Indian Ocean via the Gulf of Aden.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Finland is called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes".
• Because it has over 188,000 lakes.
• It covering about 10% of its land area.
• It is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe.

Additional information:

• Land of the Rising Sun: Japan
• Land of the Midnight Sun: Norway
• Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
• Land of White Elephant: Thailand

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Lake: Baikal
• Location: Siberia, Russia
• Depth: ~1,642 meters (deepest lake)
• Freshwater share: ~20% of world’s unfrozen water
• Age: ~25 million years

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Location: Northwest Territories, Canada
• Area: About 27,000 km²
• Maximum depth: About 614 meters
• It is the second-largest lake in Canada.
• It is the deepest lake in North America.
• The lake is named after the Slavey First Nations people.

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Nurek Lake is located in Tajikistan.
• It is formed by the Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh River.
• It was created during the Soviet era for hydroelectric power and irrigation.
• Dam height: ~300 meters (one of the tallest in the world)
• Reservoir capacity: ~10.5 cubic km
• Construction period: 1961 – 1980

Last verified on 21-06-2026