Lake Malawi/Lake Nyasa
Lake Malawi, also called Lake Nyasa, is surrounded by Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique in the East African Rift.
- Lake Malawi is the third deepest lake in Africa, reaching a depth of 706 metres (2,316 feet).
- Estimated to be around 1 to 2 million years old, Lake Malawi is one of the Rift Valley lakes.
- Lake Malawi is famous for its incredible biodiversity, storing more fish species than any other lake worldwide.
- Apart from being a hotspot for biodiversity, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The lake maintains important fisheries that give the local people a living.
- In addition, Lake Malawi is a well-liked ecotourism location with chances for diving, snorkelling, and animal observation.
Top 10 Deepest Lakes in the World
The top 10 deepest lakes in the world are Lake Baikal, Lake Tanganyika, Caspian Sea, Lake Vostok, O’Higgins/San Martín Lake, Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa), Issyk-Kul, Great Slave Lake, Crater Lake and Lake Matano. This list is decided based on the maximum depth measured from the surface to the lowest point in the lake.
In this article, we are going to learn the list of the deepest lakes in the world, including each of their special features.