RADARLAMPUNG.CO.ID, BANDAR LAMPUNG - Lakes are large basins filled with bodies of water surrounded by land and separated by oceans. Lakes have the main function of supporting aquatic ecosystems. Indonesia is rich with abundant nature and filled with beautiful lakes.
According to the Ministry of Environment, Indonesia has 1,575 lakes, 840 of which are large lakes, and the remaining 735 are small lakes.
Not only are the lakes in Indonesia beautiful, but many of them are quite large.Here are 10 of the most beautiful and widest lakes in Indonesia.
1. Lake Toba
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Lake Toba ranks first as the largest lake in Indonesia to date. The famous lake in North Sumatra has an area of 1,130 square kilometers (km2). Its depth is 505 meters.
The world's largest volcanic lake The extent of Lake Toba is directly adjacent to seven different districts in North Sumatra. The seven districts are Toba Samosir, Samosir, Karo, Dairi, Humbang Hasundutan, and North Tapanuli.
2. Lake Towuti
Lake Towuti is the second largest lake in South Sulawesi, located in East Luwu Regency.Lake Towuti has an area of 561 km2. The maximum depth of Lake Towuti is 203 meters.
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3. Tempe Lake
Lake Tempe is ranked third, with an area of 350 km2 and a depth of 5 meters. It is located in Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi.
4. Lake Poso
Lake Poso, in Central Sulawesi, is ranked fourth, with a surface area of 323 km2 and a maximum depth of 450 meters. Lake Poso has golden yellow sand at an altitude of 657 meters above sea level.
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