Important Informations on Principal Lakes, Waterfalls and Islands
Principal Lakes
Major Lakes: Their Areas and Depths
Sl No Name of Lake Area (Sq KM) Greatest Depth (M)
1. Victoria (Africa) 69485 82
2. Superior (Fresh Water) (North America) 82100 406
3. Aral Sea (Asia) 68682 76
4. Huron (North America) 59596 223
5. Baikal (Asia) 31492 1620
6. Michigan (North America) 58016 281
7. Malawi (Africa) 23310 695
8. Great Bear (North America) 31328 446
9. Caspian Sea (Salt) (Asia-Europe) 371000 1025
10. Tanganyika (Africa) 32893 1470
Waterfalls
Major Waterfalls With Their Heights
Sl No Name of Waterfall Height in Meters
1. Yosemite, California USA 738
2. Tugela, South Africa 853
3. Mardalsfossen, Norway 655
4. Wollomombi, Australia 518
5. King George VI, Guyana 366
6. Ribbon, California USA 491
7. Sutherland, New Zealand 589
8. Angel Venezuela 979
9. Gavarnie, France 422
10. Tyssefallene, Norway 414
11. Krimmi, Austria 370
12. Reichenbach, Switzerland 548
13. Silver Strand, California USA 358
14. Jog (Gersappa), India 253
15. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia 108
16. Niagara Falls (USA, Canada) 51
Island
Principal Islands With Their Areas
Sl No Name of Island Area (Sq KM)
1. New Guinea 792500
2. Madagascar (Africa) 587000
3. Baffin (North America) 507500
4. British Isles (Europe) 227581
5. Honshu (Asia) 227414
6. Sumatra (Asia) 427300
7. Ellesmere (North America) 212687
8. South Island (New Zealand, Australia) 151000
9. Victoria (North America) 218100
10. Newfoundland (North America) 111390
11. Greenland (North America) 2175600
12. Borneo (Asia) 725500
13. Java (Asia) 126700
14. North Island (New Zealand, Australia) 114000
15. Sulawesi (Asia) 178700