North America holds the most freshwater by volume, primarily due to the Great Lakes and large rivers.
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Geography
North America is home to vast sources of freshwater, including the Great Lakes, which contain about 21% of the world's surface fresh water. The continent also boasts major rivers like the Mississippi and the Mackenzie, contributing to its freshwater volume. Despite other continents having large rivers, their total freshwater resources by volume don't surpass those found in North America.
