Great Lakes:

- the Great Lakes region is responsible for a gross regional product of 6 Trillion USD
- Toronto, Canada is located on the Great Lakes. It is the largest city in Canada and the 4th Largest city in North America.
- Cities along the Great Lakes have access to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Lake Victoria:

- According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Lake Victoria's fisheries account for over 80% of the fish caught in East Africa and contribute significantly to the regional economy.
- Lake Victoria is bordered by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
Lake Baikal:

- Lake Baikal is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major tourist destination in Russia, attracting 146937 visitors in 2014.
- Lake Baikal is the 7th largest lake in the world and has a similar surface area to the Netherlands or Belgium.