Lake Baikal[a] is a rift lake and the deepest lake in the world. It is situated in southern Siberia, Russia between the federal subjects of Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Republic of Buryatia to the southeast.

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Lake Baikal is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Siberia and the entire planet. Lying in a rift depression in the southern part of Eastern Siberia, this is the oldest lake in the world (about 25-35 million years old).

Jan 14, 2025 · Lake Baikal, lake located in the southern part of eastern Siberia within the republic of Buryatia and Irkutsk oblast (province) of Russia. It is the oldest existing freshwater lake on Earth (20 million–25 million years old), as well as the deepest continental body of water, having a maximum depth of 5,315 feet (1,620 metres).

Lake Baikal, in eastern Siberia, is no ordinary lake. Here are some interesting facts about it: The surface area of the lake is 31.7 thousand km2, it is the seventh largest lake in the world after Caspian Sea, Lake Victoria, Lake Taganyika, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. It has almost the same surface area as Belgium or Netherlands.

Lake Baikal, in Siberia, is the deepest and oldest lake in the world. It is about 5,300 feet deep at its deepest point. Scientists estimate that it is about 20 million years old. Lake Baikal is also the largest body of fresh water in the world. It contains about 20% of the world’s unfrozen fresh water.

Mar 29, 2021 · One of the country’s most important lakes is Lake Baykal or Lake Baikal, located between the Buryat Republic and Irkutsk Oblast in the southern Siberian Region. It is the world’s largest freshwater lake by volume, accounting for at least 22% of the Earth’s total water surface.

Oct 31, 2023 · Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world, located in the Russian region of Siberia. Spanning more than 31,000 square kilometres (12,000 square miles) of area and holding some of the purest and clearest water, the lake harbours an rich array of wildlife, including thousands of fish species and mammals.

Jun 13, 2022 · With depths of more than a mile, the 25-million-year-old Lake Baikal is the most voluminous freshwater lake on the planet — and it’s home to a variety of unique and mysterious creatures. Located in Siberia, Lake Baikal is natural wonder known for …

Mar 16, 2024 · Lake Baikal, in southern Siberia, is the world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake and, due to its age and isolation, is exceptionally biodiverse — but this remarkable ecosystem is under...