Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in the World
Lakes are one of the most beautiful creations of nature and are mostly found in mountainous parts of the world. Over the years, lakes all over the world have become a popular tourist resort. Canada is blessed with a number of natural lakes which dominate lakes all over the world in terms of natural beauty. United States, New Zealand and Austria also have some very beautiful lakes that attract tourists in large numbers. Depending on the natural beauty, climate and surrounding areas, here is a list of 10 most beautiful lakes in the world.
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Edith Lake:
This beautiful lake is located in Custer County, Idaho, United States, about 8,660 ft above sea level. It is considered to be the most beautiful lake in the world.
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Plitvice Lakes:
Spread over a total area of 296.85 square kilometres, the Plitvice Lakes National Park was founded in 1949. More than 1,200,000 visitors from different parts of the world visit these lakes every year.
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Lake Tekapo:
Lake Tekapo covers an area of 83 square kilometres and is located in South Island of New Zealand.
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Mount Gambier Blue Lake:
Blue lake, located in Mount Gambier, Australia is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. During April to November, the colour of this lake remains steel grey whereas during the rest of the months, it becomes vibrant cobalt blue colour.
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Maligne Lake, Canada:
Maligne Lake is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. Its colour, the high mountain peaks surrounding it and the glaciers make it one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
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Upper Arrow Lake, British Columbia:
Upper Arrow Lake is located in British Columbia, Canada. It is bordered by Selkirk Mountains to the east whereas to the west, Monashee Mountains border this beautiful lake.
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Moraine Lake:
The fact that Moraine Lake is glacier fed makes it one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. It is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Diablo Lake:
Diablo Lake is located 1,201 feet above sea level. It is home to bull trout, an endangered species. The brilliant coloured water of this lake gets its colour from a fine powder from nearby glaciers which makes way into the lake water through creeks.
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Melissani Lake:
Melissani Lake is located in the Melissani Cave on the Kefalonia Island. It is one of the most unique lakes in the world.
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Lake Louise:
Located in Alberta, Canada, Lake Louise is another very beautiful lake. In the winter season, temperature at this lake falls below -50 degrees Celsius.
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