From Five Flower Lake to Lake Cauma, 8 most colourful lakes in the world

Lake Hillier (Australia) Known for its vibrant pink colour, this saline lake is surrounded by lush green forest and a blue ocean.

Lake Nakuru (Kenya)  This lake is famous for its pink flamingos. It appears bright pink due to the algae that the birds feed on.

Lake Sorvagsvatn (Faroe Islands) This lake appears to be perched above the ocean with striking blue water that contrasts with the surrounding landscape.

Five Flower Lake (China) Located in Jiuzhaigou Valley, this lake features vibrant colours due to the minerals and plant life beneath its clear surface.

Laguna Colorada (Bolivia)  Laguna Colorada is a shallow salt lake that has a reddish hue. It is created by red sediments and algae and is home to various flamingo species.

 Blue Lake (New Zealand) Known for its incredibly clear turquoise water, it is one of the clearest lakes in the world.

Lake Cauma (Switzerland) This lake’s deep blue colour, surrounded by dense forest, changes shades throughout the day due to sunlight.

Lake Pukaki (New Zealand) Renowned for its stunning turquoise colour, the lake’s hue comes from glacial rock flour.

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