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May and the beginning of June are always associated with a wonderful holiday on the lakes. It is there that nature acquires a unique atmosphere of harmony and happiness. People, families and companies, get closer to the water and the sun to have a good rest, gain the most positive emotions and, of course, prepare, both physically and mentally, for the new work week.
My family and I often go to the most unique lakes of our republic ( Tatarstan) – "Blue Lakes". These are three separate lakes: Big Blue, Protochnoe and Small Blue. They are natural attractions of the city of Kazan. The water here is simply magical - transparent and, thanks to the lens effect, the depth seems much less than it actually is. There is a forest around the lakes, which gives they are even more mysterious and charming.Usually, we come here for the whole weekend.We rent a small house, away from crowded places and enjoy the beautiful nature, which is far from the city (20 km).There is peace and quiet around.The air is fresh and clean.
Lakes always bring me back to life. In such places, I am surrounded by some kind of peculiar romance. Good thoughts appear in your head, and you involuntarily begin to dream, make plans for the future. It was on the "Blue Lakes" that I had the idea to "travel" around the most unusual lakes of our world, which I want to tell you about today.
Lake Baikal,
Russia
My TOP reveals the pride of our country, one of the most unique lakes on the planet - Baikal.
This is the most important lake that every Russian should visit. This lake has collected all the most unique and unusual that nature could bestow on it.
First, it is the largest lake on the planet. Its dimensions are almost comparable to the size of the sea. It is 25 to 80 km wide and 2100 km long. Secondly, it is the deepest lake. The maximum depth, which was established back in 1983, reaches 1642 meters, the average depth of the lake is 744.5 meters. Thirdly, it is the largest reservoir of fresh water. A feature of water is that it contains few dissolved mineral particles, organic impurities and a lot of oxygen.
And this is not all the unique properties of the lake! Also, a huge number of species of plants and animals (more than 2500) live here, 2/3 of which live only in this reservoir.
ghost lake,
South Ossetia
Lake-phenomenon, called Ertso, attracts a huge number of tourists and vacationers from year to year. And this is due not so much to the beauty of the lake, but also to its ability to disappear. Exactly! Every 3-5 years, the lake goes into the ground, as if it had not been here before. This can happen at any time of the year, even in winter.
According to scientists, the case is in karst caves, where all the water periodically leaves. No animals even live in the lake, as they are afraid of this unreliable place. As they say, miracles, and nothing more!
Lake of ink
Algeria
This is happiness for students! All schoolchildren (especially high school students) and students have one big problem - ink in a pen, which constantly runs out at the most unexpected moment. But in Algeria, this is not a problem. They have a whole lake of ink!
Surprising but true. And the secret lies in the fact that two rivers flow into the lake. One of them contains a large amount of iron salts, and the second a variety of organic compounds from peat bogs. Together they just form the ink. However, they are dangerous for the life of organisms, so there are no living creatures in the lake. But they are suitable for writing.
Lake of five flowers
China
Wuhua Hai Lake is one of the most beautiful. And all this beauty is created by various algae growing in the waters of this lake. All of them are of different colors, and therefore form the color of the lake from sky blue to light yellow. And thanks to calcium carbonate, the water here is also very clear.
Lake Tahoe,
USA
Tahoe is one of the largest lakes in North America. Its area is about 500 sq. m. It is located between two states at the same time (Nevada and California).
And it is their attraction. Another interesting fact of the lake is that the sun shines here 75% of the time, that is, 274 days a year. There are also conditions for various sports and tourism.
Lakes in the crater of the Kelimutu volcano,
Indonesia
These amazing lakes are conveniently located in the craters of the Kelimutu volcano. Each of them is different in color. The colors are constantly changing. Many argue that the whole thing is in volcanic gases. If now the lakes have turquoise, black and green colors, then back in 1960 the colors of the lakes were red-brown, dark blue and the color of coffee with milk.
Another interesting fact is that there are 14 more volcanoes nearby that erupt annually, unlike Kelimutu. Its last eruption was recorded in 1968.
Laguna Colorado,
Bolivia
This amazing salt lake is dreamed of by many tourists around the world. Such an unusual color is given to the lake by the remains of algae that have developed over many centuries. Although the color may change depending on the sun.
It goes from red to yellow or green. You can also see a large number of flamingos here. I advise you to see it with your own eyes!
Dead Sea,
Israel
In fact, this lake has nothing to do with the sea. It is so called because of its size. It is more than 75 km long, about 20 km wide, and its depth reaches 350 meters. Not as big as Baikal, but still big. It is also the most salty in the world. In it, the water is more than 8 times saltier than in the ocean.
The name "Dead" was obtained as a result of the fact that living organisms could not normally exist there. But this lake is good for people's health. It is for this reason that a huge number of tourists gather here every year at various spa resorts.
On our planet there is a huge number of the most beautiful reservoirs, which radically differ from each other in their color, composition, size and other characteristics.
1. Acid lake, Sicily.
The Sicilian lake is the most dangerous in the world. Its waters contain a high concentration of sulfuric acid, which enters the lake from underground sources. Naturally, there are no fish in the lake and it is deadly dangerous for both animals and humans to come close to it. The locals called this body of water the lake of death. However, it is precisely this composition of the lake that makes it stunningly beautiful.
2 Jellyfish Lake, Palau
In the Republic of Palau, there is a one-of-a-kind lake where several million golden and moon jellyfish are found. Diving in the underwater space of this lake turns into a breathtaking adventure. You will not be able to see such an enchanting spectacle anywhere else.
3. Morning Glory Lake, Yellowstone.
Another beautiful lake is located in the Yellowstone National Park, in the United States of America. To be more precise, this reservoir is a hot spring, which originally had a crystal blue color. Over time, numerous tourists of the park littered its waters with coins, due to which the lake changed color to an emerald hue at its deepest point, and at the edges it turned bright yellow.
4. Peach Lake, Trinidad.
The title of one of the most unusual lakes in the world rightfully deserves the asphalt lake Peach Lake. It is located in the crater of a mud volcano and you won’t be able to swim in it. As part of this reservoir there is natural asphalt, which has the peculiarity of pulling motionless objects into itself. This is the only lake you can walk on.
5. Lake Hillier, Australia
This is one of the most beautiful pink lakes on our planet. The completely unexpected color of this lake attracts many tourists to Australia, and scientists still cannot determine the reason for this color of water. The landscapes of this place are unique, because the pink lake is located very close to the coast of the Indian Ocean, which creates a sharp contrast of colors.
6. Lake Kliluk, Canada.
Lake Kliluk is also called spotted, because the mineral rocks contained in its waters, depending on the season, form solid mounds that you can walk on. And between such passages there are small lakes that shimmer in different colors from the sun's rays. To date, the territory of the lake is fenced, and tourists cannot approach the water, although even the view of such water spots is amazing.
7. Gippsland lake, Australia.
There is a completely unique luminous lake in the world, in the waters of which bioluminescent living organisms live. Of course, the glow mainly occurs at night, but it can also be seen during the day in the falling sun rays penetrating into the depths of the lake.
8. Lake Kelimutu, Indonesia.
In Indonesia, you can see the fantastic landscapes of three crater lakes, which can change color according to their own mood. Basically, the lakes take on the color of blue, olive and blood red. To climb to the top of the volcano, a special path was made for tourists, but not everyone uses it, but bypasses it along the edge of the lakes, which is very dangerous because of the vapors coming from the water.
9. Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan.
This lake is special because it consists of salt and fresh water. A small peninsula divides it into two parts, which are strikingly different from each other. This lake is a popular place for fishermen and hunters, as there are many species of fish and birds.
10. Lake Nakuru, Kenya.
This Kenyan lake is considered one of the most amazing sights on the entire planet. Its unusualness lies not only in nature, but also in its inhabitants. Since the lake has high salinity, there are practically no fish here, but this place is very fond of birds, namely pink flamingos. The number of these birds is simply amazing, because here you can see thousands and even more species of large and small flamingos, which you will not see every day.
11. Five Flower Lake, China
The lake is located in one of the reserves of China, Jiuzhaigou. This reservoir has several features: it is the only one of the local water sources that does not freeze in the winter season, every season the lake changes its color from yellow to green, and its water is so transparent that through a great depth you can clearly see the bottom of this amazing pool.
12. Lake Hamilton Pool, USA.
In Texas, you can see a very amazing lake, which is both underground and above ground. Hamilton Pool has a 15-meter waterfall in its water area, a beautiful limestone arch, and of course, a picturesque lake, which is loved by numerous tourists from all over the world.
Lakes on our planet.
1. Lake of jellyfish in Palau
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, on the island of Palau in Micronesia is one of the most stunning lakes. It was once connected to the ocean, and now it is home to almost eight million jellyfish, which are not dangerous to humans.
2. Lake Resia
In 1950, the small town of Graun in northern Italy went under water due to a flood, after which the two lakes merged into one. Since then, Lake Resia has completely covered the former city; and only the bell tower is visible on its surface.
3. Lake Superior: a paradise for surfers
Canadian Lake Superior is so huge that it is called a lake masquerading as an ocean. Especially this place is loved and appreciated by surfers.
4. Boiling Lake, Dominica
The second largest boiling lake in the world is located on the Caribbean island of Dominica. Its water can reach boiling point due to carbon dioxide and sulfur gases rising from the bottom of the large crater.
5. Lake Man Sagar
This is an artificial lake in Jaipur, the Indian state of Rajasthan, in the middle of which stands the amazing Jal Mahal Palace, but tourists and visitors are not allowed to enter there.
6 Spotted Lake
The lake is located in British Columbia, in the western part of Canada, and it is famous for its blue-green mottling - hence the name. Indigenous peoples consider the lake sacred.
7. Lake Erta Ale Lava
One of the strangest lakes in the world on top of the Ethiopian Erta Ale volcano. This is really a lake of real lava, and it regularly overflows.
8. Lake Peach
It is located in the state of Trinidad and Tobago and is one of the largest natural lakes from liquid asphalt, which is mined from there for road construction.
9. Laguna Colorado
Located in Bolivia along the Chilean border, Laguna Colorada is a blood red salt lake. Its so unusual color is caused by precipitation and pigments of microorganisms living in the lake.
10. Lake Don Juan
This is a small body of water in the Wright Valley, Antarctica that never freezes despite the cold temperatures in the region. What is the reason? Very high salinity. Don Juan is 18 times saltier than the ocean and twice as salty as the Dead Sea.
11. Lake Balkhash
Balkhash is the largest lake in Kazakhstan. Its waters are divided into two parts by a strait, on the western side with fresh water, and on the eastern side with salt water.
12. Kelimutu lakes
There are three lakes at the top of the Kelimutu volcano on the island of Flores in Indonesia. They are all in the same crater, but each lake has its own color, and these colors change periodically: they can be blue, green, yellow or black. And it is still a mystery to science!
13. Nong Khan Lake
This lake in northern Thailand has its own special and unique charm - from October to March, thousands of pink lotus flowers bloom on it, creating a continuous flower cover. The effect is amazing!
14. Dead Sea
In fact, the Dead Sea is not a sea, but a salt lake located between Israel and Jordan and has a high salinity. It is especially popular among people who love healing thermal treatments.
15. Lake Manicouagan
The lake is also called the "eye of Quebec" because of its clear circular shape. It was once an asteroid impact crater. When a dam was erected on the Manicouagan River, the crater was flooded and became one of the largest reservoirs in the world.
As you know, 71 percent of our Earth's surface is covered with water. From space, our beloved planet looks like a blue ball because bodies of water reflect the sun's rays in the blue spectrum.
Photos from NASA spacecraft show us a magnificent view of the marble-blue Earth from space. In our world, there are many beautiful rivers, lakes, impressive waterfalls, stunning glaciers and clear water bodies surrounded by snowy mountains. Fortunately, each of us can see all these magnificent creations of nature.
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10Suez Canal, Egypt
160 kilometers long, 300 meters wide - this is the size of this artificial waterway that connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. The Suez Canal is considered the shortest route between Europe and Asia. This makes shipping and trading much easier, cutting down on complicated routes around Africa. Currently, the Suez Canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, while it has experienced far fewer accidents than other similar structures.
The construction of the Suez Canal took a total of 10 years. Starting in 1859, ships from all countries were already able to pass through the Suez Canal, carrying cargo along the Europe-Asia route. The Suez Canal's advanced radar control system monitors every ship passing through. In emergency situations, this system allows the rescue services to respond immediately, thereby reducing the risks to ships passing through the canal.
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9Bora Bora, France
Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful places in the world for international tourism. This group of islands is a territorial part of France and is located in the Pacific Ocean. Bora Bora has white sandy beaches, blue lagoons and glamorous resorts that are always popular with vacationers.
Currently, it is tourism that supports the entire economy of the island. Glazed comfortable villas turn this place into a tourist paradise. Snorkeling and diving in crystal clear water attract thousands of people who want to enjoy the beauty of the water element and relax on the sunny beaches of Bora Bora.
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8Lake Baikal, Siberia
Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest lake in the world. It is located in South-Eastern Siberia. The lake has a depth of 1700 m, and was formed 25 million years ago from a real prehistoric sea. 20 percent of the total volume of fresh water in the world is contained in Baikal. Around the lake there are picturesque nature reserves protected by the government. Clean and beautiful Baikal is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
In the Baikal region, there are many cultural, archaeological and historical treasures. The surroundings of the lake are home to 1340 animal species. Many of them are unique and are found only in the Baikal region. Ancient mountains, mighty taiga and small islands make the Baikal region one of the most biologically diverse places in the world.
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7Great Blue Hole, Belize
This is a large natural underwater sinkhole, located 70 kilometers above sea level, in the middle of a barrier reef in Belize. Its huge funnel is 120 meters deep and 300 meters in diameter. It was formed during the Ice Age, 150,000 years ago, before the glaciers were completely gone. The gradual melting of ice and rising sea levels just caused the formation of this miracle of nature.
The Great Blue Hole became a World Heritage Site in 1997. More than 500 rare forms of animals and plants live here. Every year, this natural sinkhole attracts many tourists from all over the world who come here, mainly for scuba diving.
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Venice is a group of 117 small islands separated by canals and connected by bridges. The canals divide the city into 117 small cozy islands. It is these waterways from time immemorial that have been used as the main transport network in Venice. The Grand Canal, the city's main waterway, is the largest canal in Venice, 3.8 km long and 60 to 90 meters wide.
The Grand Canal tour is the best way to explore Venice while gaining in-depth knowledge of the city's historical importance. For large tours of Venice, gondolas, traditional punts, and more modern motor boats are mainly used. You can take a closer look at the beauty of historical buildings, palaces, churches and see the famous century-old Rialto Bridge.
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5Dead Sea, Jordan
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world, located on the border of Israel and Jordan. The salinity of the Dead Sea ranges between 34-35 percent on average. This is almost ten times more than ordinary salty sea water. The increased salt content in the water is the reason for the complete absence of aquatic flora and fauna, which is why this lake is called the "Dead Sea". The lake is located 423 meters below sea level, and is the lowest place on land.
Such a high concentration of salt allows tourists to effortlessly swim in the Dead Sea, almost without moving their limbs. This water benefits human health as it contains high amounts of beneficial minerals such as potassium, calcium, sulfur and bromine. The Dead Sea can cure various skin conditions and help you get rid of toxins. It is said that Dead Sea minerals were transported to Egypt in ancient times, where they were used to mummify Egyptian pharaohs.
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The Nile is the longest river in our world, with an approximate length of 6650 kilometers. It starts in Burundi and passes through Kenya, Eritra, Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia, where it meets the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile played a very important role in the life of the ancient Egyptians.
The river was the main source of food, water and a waterway for transporting goods between countries. At the same time, when, as a result of seasonal rains, the Nile overflowed its banks, all the lands of Egypt were flooded with water for a long time. This helped the ancient Egyptians easily grow the seeds of cultivated plants.
All historical monuments of Egypt, including the pyramids, are located near the banks of the Nile. The Nile Delta covers an area up to 160 kilometers wide and as many as 40 million people live around using the waters of the sacred river.
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3Niagara Falls, United States of America
Niagara Falls is on the border between Canada and the United States. Niagara is made up of three waterfalls, American Stream, Bridlevale and Horseshoe. These three waterfalls together create a flow of water of 85,000 feet per second. This is the highest flow of water in the world. "Horseshoe" is the largest of the three Niagara Falls and most of it, located closer to Canada. "American Stream" and "Bridalveil" are located in the United States.
Niagara was formed 10,000 years ago during the Wisconsin glaciation. The brilliant green color of the water of Niagara Falls is due to the mixing of salt and rocks with water at high speed. The whirlpool created by Niagara Falls has an area of 1.2 kilometers. Its depth is the same as the height of Niagara, and is 52 meters. Water from Niagara flows into Lake Ontario in the Canadian province.
Amazing video of Niagara Falls:
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2Victoria Falls on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is located on the Zambezi River between the states of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls are over a mile wide and provide a fall of five hundred million cubic meters per minute. The water falls to a depth of 93 meters and is strongly sprayed, breaking on the rocks. Because of this water cloud, the Victoria Falls are visible at a distance of 50 kilometers to the naked eye.
Strong water spray causes constant rain in the forests surrounding the falls. Surprisingly, on the edge of the waterfall you can swim without much risk. Natural stone ledge will not let you fall down with the water. This pool is known as the Devil's Pool. During the full moon at Victoria Falls, one of the most magnificent natural phenomena known as the “Moon Rainbow” occurs. A beautiful rainbow is visible at this time above the waterfall, in the bright light of the moon refracted by water spray.
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1Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. These are 900 islands connected together with a length of more than 2300 kilometers. The reef is large enough to be seen from space and is recognized as a national symbol of Australia. The Great Barrier Reef contains over 3,000 individual reefs built by microorganisms over millions of years. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981.
The Great Barrier Reef gives life to a huge variety of marine life. About 1,500 species of fish, 3,000 species of molluscs, 500 species of worms, 133 species of sharks and rays, and 30 species of whales and dolphins live there. The tourism industry is very developed here. Glass-bottom boat tours, exciting snorkeling and kayaking are very popular with vacationers. The Great Barrier Reef attracts about 2 million visitors each year.
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Conclusion
On our planet, there are a lot of beautiful places that you can admire endlessly. And the real pearls of the Earth are beautiful and numerous lakes, which for us are not only sources of fresh water, but also interesting places to visit for inquisitive tourists and travelers. Today we will talk about the most interesting lakes in the world.
1. Lake Kalk in Germany- located near the German village of Rüders, in the Spree Oder district, east of Berlin. The lake has a depth of ten meters and is located directly above the limestone deposit. The Germans love to swim here, hold various water sports competitions. And yet, this lake has long been chosen by divers. There are so many people here that the local authorities in 2003 opened a tourist base on the lake. This pond is very popular among professional fishermen. This is a very clean lake, for which, in 2002, he was awarded the blue flag of the EU.
2. Lake Toba in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra- is the world's largest reservoir of volcanic origin, which appeared seventy-five thousand years ago, after the eruption of the Toba volcano. The lake is surrounded by picturesque pine forests. Tourists love to take boat trips along Tobe on ferries or boats. The largest depth of the lake is five hundred and five meters, but the water here is crystal clear, you can see through it for tens of meters. Interesting fish are found here: guppies, carps, Asian pike, gourami, parsing, which, thanks to the purity of the water, can be photographed very clearly.
3. Gorovaldai lake in Russia, in the Leningrad region - not far from the city of Serebryany Bor, there is an excellent summer vacation spot that attracts not only local residents, but also tourists, due to the fact that it is located next to the Gulf of Finland, in a beautiful area surrounded by impenetrable pine forests. In ancient times, the lake was part of the lagoon of the bay, but it was naturally separated by a strip of sand dunes. Gorovaldai Lake stretches for a distance of five kilometers, and its width is about three kilometers, the depth varies from five to fifteen meters. The shores of the lake are extremely picturesque: they are indented and form cozy sandy beaches, and the air is clean and fresh, even on a hot day. There are a lot of fish in the lake: roach, perch, ruff, eel, pike perch. All these advantages of relaxing on the lake attract numerous vacationers who come here with their whole families.
4. Lake Ohrid in Albania- this is the deepest and oldest lake of the Balkan Peninsula, and an important landmark of Albania. From the east and west, it is surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, turning into hard-to-reach, steep shores, and the northern and southern shores are gently sloping, with convenient descents to the water. The maximum depth of this lake is two hundred and eighty eight meters. Its water is renewed from numerous underground sources, so it is always crystal clear and transparent. In summer, the waters of the lake warm up to twenty-one degrees, which makes it a favorite for a beach holiday in Albania. Numerous tourist and sports centers are located along the shores of the lake. More than two hundred species of living creatures listed in the International Red Book live on the reservoir. And the lake itself, since 1980, has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
5. Lake Inkit in Abkhazia- This relic lake is located in the Gagra region. It is small in size, with a maximum depth of just over three meters. In ancient times, the water in the lake was fresh, but after sea water began to flow here, the salinity of Inkit became five grams of salt per liter of water. There are many beautiful historical legends about this romantic lake. For example, one of the legends says that in the fourth century BC, the ancient city of Pitius stood on the shore of this reservoir, and Lake Inkit was its harbor. The ships of the famous commander Alexander the Great moored there. The authenticity of these stories is unknown, but the fact that archaeologists have found many ancient objects on the banks of the Inkit, as well as the ruins of the foundations of ancient buildings, suggests that there is some truth in them.
6. Lake Carezza in Italy- located in the South Tyrol region, near Bolzano, in the village of Nova Levante, right at the foot of the picturesque Latemar mountain. The second name of this beautiful reservoir is “Rainbow Lake”, despite its small size, it is incredibly beautiful, thanks to the unique color of the waters, surrounded by magnificent Italian nature. Swimming here is quite cool, as the water temperature even on summer days does not exceed thirteen degrees. But to look at this lake “pearl” is a must. The unusual and rich color of the water, scientists explain the special minerals that make up its composition. But the locals will tell you a more romantic legend about this.
They say that in ancient times, a beautiful mermaid lived in Lake Carezza, who once saw the local sorcerer Masare and fell in love with her, without memory. But she did not go for reciprocity, therefore, one acquaintance of Masare advised him to pretend to be a jewelry dealer and present them to his beloved. He did so, but forgot to change clothes, and the mermaid, recognizing him, said that she would not accept gifts from the sorcerer, and would not rise to the surface of the lake again. The sorcerer got angry and threw all the jewels into the lake, they fell to the bottom, reflecting brightly in the sun and casting iridescent highlights. From that moment on, the lake changed its usual color to rainbow.
7. Lake Guatavita in Colombia- this is the most mysterious lake of Bogota, on the banks of which the famous legend about the mysterious country of Eldorado, the city of the Golden Man, was born. Each rising chief of the Muisca Indian tribe became a golden man. The inauguration ceremony of this tribe was very interesting: the leader was rubbed with gold dust until he looked like a golden figurine, then he was seated on a raft, on which gold items were loaded. The raft sailed to the center of the lake, and the leader with assistants threw the gold into the water. Spectators who stood on the shores of the lake did not have the opportunity to throw the golden offerings into the middle of the reservoir, therefore, they buried them directly in the ground. For a long time they thought that this was just a beautiful addition, which was remembered from time to time, seeing a mysterious glow and reflections coming from the depths of the lake. Therefore, it was explained by the fact that gold, accumulated at the bottom of the lake for a long period of time, begins to be reflected in the rays of the bright sun. But during the repair work and replacement of paths along the lake, which took place in 2006, the builders found several ancient gold figurines. Since then, numerous tourists have been drawn here, hoping to also find Indian gold.
8. Lake Malawi in Africa- the second deepest lake of this continent. Another name for the reservoir is “Calendar Lake”, due to the fact that its length is three hundred and sixty-five kilometers, as the number of days in a year. This is the most beautiful freshwater lake in Africa, with excellent beaches with golden sand. A lot of beautiful colorful fish live in its waters, which you can see by diving into the water with a mask and snorkel.
9. Lake Bled in Slovenia- a small alpine reservoir, and the location of the famous Slovenian resort Bled. Rest on the lake is incredibly popular, and not only among the locals. Numerous tourists come here, who are happy to swim in the warm waters of this not very deep lake, with an area of one and a half kilometers.
On the banks of the reservoir, there are many interesting historical sights. On its northern shore stands the beautiful Bled castle on a rocky foundation, which is already nine centuries old, and in the very center of the lake there is a small island, with the ancient Mary Church, also an absolutely magnificent old building. This lake has repeatedly hosted world championships in rowing.
10. Lake Zeller See in Austria- the reservoir was named after the city of Zell am See, located on its shore. This is a majestic alpine lake, which is saturated with pure mountain streams, surrounded on all sides by mountains, which are covered with white snow caps from above. On summer days, the water temperature warms up to twenty-three degrees, which attracts numerous vacationers to its shores. Here there are not only tourists who prefer a calm and contemplative vacation, but also active vacationers who are not averse to walking on the water surface under sail, fishing, diving or snorkeling, even water skiing. The most interesting hiking and cycling routes have been created around this Austrian lake. In winter, the lake freezes, and tourists gather here - lovers of winter sports. By the way, just twelve kilometers from the city of Zell am See, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier is located - an ideal year-round resort for ski lovers.
11. Burlinskoye Lake in Russia- this reservoir is located in the Slavgorod district of the Altai Territory. Its maximum depth is two and a half meters, and its area is just over thirty-one square kilometers. The lake is unusual in that it has a fabulous pink water color, and all because of the interaction of silt deposits and the largest deposits of Glauber's salt at its bottom. In winter, this lake does not freeze, again, because of the salt, but depending on changes in air temperature, it can change color from pink to steel or bright blue. This lake is amazingly beautiful, famous for its healing silt and healing water, which is why residents of the surrounding area and tourists who have heard about the usefulness of swimming in this lake come here. On the shore of the lake there is a good sandy beach.
12. Mountain lake "Holy" in Kyrgyzstan- a small reservoir near the Semenov Gorge, in the north-east of Kyrgyzstan, surrounded on all sides by high mountains. This place amazes with the beauty and richness of nature. The waters of the lake warm up well on summer days, which is why it is a favorite vacation spot for local residents and guests of the country. In summer, yurts are set up on the shores of the lake, where vacationers can taste the main dishes of the Kyrgyz national cuisine: manti, beshbarmak, chalop, koumiss. Thus, here you can not only relax in the bosom of beautiful nature, but also get acquainted with the cuisine of Kyrgyzstan.
13. Devil's Lake in the USA- an artificial reservoir in the state of Washington, formed after the construction of the dam. The lake is surprising in that at different times of the year the color of the water changes in it: it is either emerald, then blue, then turquoise or bright blue. This is due to chemical particles entering the lake from the glacier encircling it. Kayakers, canoeists who come here every year for rafting love to relax on this beautiful lake. But ordinary tourists also come here, who take a boat trip to fully enjoy the amazing view of the mountain gorge from the water. Not bad here, and, for hikers, as well as eco-tourists, for whom numerous campsites are equipped along the lake shore and interesting hiking trails have been developed that allow you to climb the Sourdough mountain peak to admire the beautiful lake from there.
14. Lake Schwansee in Germany– a beautiful reservoir, next to the famous castles of Bavaria - Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein. It was, inspired by the beauties of Lake Schwansee, that in 1876 the composer P. I. Tchaikovsky wrote his famous ballet Swan Lake. The beauty of this lake did not leave indifferent the romantic Bavarian monarch Ludwig II, who created such beautiful castles here that delight the whole world to this day. There is a small theater on the shore of Lake Schwansee, with a glass back of the stage, through which the water surface is reflected, illuminated in the evenings by searchlights and used as a decoration. And they play here a musical dedicated, all the same, to Louis II.
15. Lake Brienz in Switzerland- a stunning natural wonder, located near the beautiful and neat town of Brienz. Dense forests are reflected in the emerald waters of the lake, and on its eastern side are the snow-capped peaks of Mount Hasliberg. The length of Lake Brienz is fourteen kilometers; in shape, it is similar to a ribbon winding among the rocks. Local residents, as well as fishermen, like to relax here on weekends with whole families. Near the lake there are very interesting places that are definitely worth a visit: these are the amazing Giesbach waterfall, the ancient Goldswil castle, the old village of Ringgenberg, with a baroque church.
16. Lake Gadisar Sagar in India- is located near the ancient city of Jaisamer, in the center of the Great Indian Desert, where the Great Silk Road ran in the Middle Ages. Merchants stopped on the banks of the Gadisar Sagar, which generously donated its water to tired travelers and animals. The lake becomes more beautiful during high water, then the towers and artificial islands located in its center are surrounded by water, and in the dry season it subsides and these buildings show tourists their high piles. There are two islands, among the dense gardens of which beautiful temples of the gods Shiva and Ganesha are hidden.
17. White Lake in Bolivia- located on the Altiplano plateau, near the main entrance to the National Reserve of the Fauna of the Andes, named after Eduardo Abaroa, in the province of Potosi. The lake stretches along the foot of the extinct volcano Linkakabur, which has a height of six thousand two hundred meters, on its top there are well-preserved ruins of the great Inca structures.
The lake is five and a half kilometers long and three and a half wide. Its milky-white water, which is obtained due to the special mineral composition of salts, is very impressive. And across a narrow isthmus from the White Lake is another lake - Laguna Verde, the water in which has a rich emerald color, due to the huge concentration of copper oxides. These two lakes are home to several subspecies of pink flamingo birds.
18. Tianchi Lake in China- a reservoir, which is better known as the "Pearl of Tibet", located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - Urumqi, on the slopes of the Bogdo-Ula ridge. Lake Tianchi has the shape of a crescent, its length is about five square kilometers, and its width is one and a half kilometers, the maximum depth is one hundred and five meters. It appeared after the melting of the glacier, which is why the water here is amazingly clean and transparent, and the landscape is similar to the Alpine: fluffy coniferous forests, snow-capped mountain peaks. Tourists who come to these places can admire interesting natural attractions: the Shimen stone gate, the emerald moon on the Dragon Lake - Longtan Biyue, the Rock supporting the sky, the Sacred Needle rock, the Snow Landscape, the Pines and firs", "Morning mist", "Flying waterfall". In ancient times, there were numerous religious buildings, from which the ruins of several monasteries now remain.
19. Lake of Morning Glory in the USA- located in the famous Yellowstone National Park. This is a real miracle of nature, it is so incredible and amazing! Its unique properties are still not fully understood. In this small reservoir, two thousand two hundred meters deep, there is always hot water, so steam constantly rises from it. But the most amazing thing is the color of the water, constantly changing color from pale blue to dark purple or green. This diversity is created due to the vital activity of the bacteria that live here. Morning Glory Lake can sometimes seethe or explode into a geyser due to a burst of seismic activity somewhere nearby.
20. Lake of Death in Sicily- the infamous Italian reservoir, instead of water in which acid splashes. No living creatures live there, even birds do not fly over it. It is clear that swimming in a lake with concentrated sulfuric acid is deadly. Guides say that it is in these waters that representatives of the formidable Sicilian mafia bury their victims, from which nothing remains for an hour. Scientists conducted a series of studies in 1999 to find out the sources of such poisonous water, and came to the conclusion that sulfuric acid enters the lake from two sources at its bottom.
We have listed some of the most interesting lakes in the world, which we definitely recommend that you visit if you suddenly find yourself nearby. All of them have their own zest: the amazing color of the water, the beautiful natural setting in the form of mountains and forests, wonderful man-made structures - castles, fortresses, monasteries and temples - that's why they are worth seeing at least once in a lifetime.
