Lake Superior vs Lake Michigan - a comparison

Lake Superior is the LARGEST lake in North America by surface area. Lake Michigan is the THIRD LARGEST lake in North America by area.

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VOLUME

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LARGEST CITY ON THE COAST

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MAXIMUM DEPTH

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LARGEST ISLAND

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STATES/PROVINCES

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SURFACE AREA

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