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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