The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world, larger than Germany.
Why it is true
Despite its name, the Caspian Sea is a lake, as it has no connection to the ocean. With about 371,000 square kilometres, it is larger than Germany. It is bordered by five countries and contains large oil and gas reserves.
Source: NOAA
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