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The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world.

Why it is true

Despite its name, the Caspian Sea is technically a lake, because it has no connection to the ocean. With about 371,000 square kilometres, it is larger than Germany and contains salt water, a remnant of an ancient sea.

Source: Britannica

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