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    Lake Baikal - Wikipedia

    Lake Baikal is in a rift valley, created by the Baikal Rift Zone, where the Earth's crust is slowly pulling apart. At 636 km (395 mi) long and 79 km (49 mi) wide, Lake Baikal has the largest surface area of any freshwater lake in Asia, at 31,722 km (12,248 sq mi), and is the deepest lake in the world at 1,642 metres (5,387 feet; … See more

    Lake Baikal is the deepest rift 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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    The Baikal area, sometimes known as Baikalia, has a long history of human habitation. Near the village of Mal'ta, some 160 km northwest of the lake, remains of a young human male … See more

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    Several organizations are carrying out natural research projects on Lake Baikal. Most of them are governmental or associated with governmental organizations. The Baikalian Research Centre is an independent research organization … See more

    Environmentalists have previously acknowledged pollution at Lake Baikal. It faces a series of detrimental phenomena including the disappearance of the omul fish, the rapid growth … See more

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    Lake Baikal is rich in biodiversity. It hosts more than 1,000 species of plants and 2,500 species of animals based on current knowledge, but the … See more

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    The lake, nicknamed "the Pearl of Siberia", drew investors from the tourist industry as energy revenues sparked an economic boom. Viktor Grigorov's Grand Baikal in See more

    Baikal has a number of different tourist activities, depending on the season. Generally, Baikal has two top tourist seasons. The first season is ice season, which starts usually … See more

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  3. Lake Baikal | Location, Depth, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 18, 2024 · Lake Baikal, lake located in the southern part of eastern Siberia in 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 …

  4. Lake Baikal: World's Largest, Deepest Lake - Live Science

    Jan 27, 2017 · Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world (by volume) and the world's deepest lake. Somewhat crescent shaped, it is in the southern Siberia area of Russia. In 1996 it was declared a...

  5. Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia | Baikal Lake Facts & Map - Lakepedia

  6. Lake Baikal – The Deepest Lake on Earth

    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).

  7. Lake Baikal in Russia | Location, Depth & Facts | Travel …

    Lake Baikal is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in the world and is often called "the Pearl of Siberia". Surrounded by the picturesque taiga and mountains, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the …

  8. Lake Baikal travel guide: exploring Siberia's epic frozen …

    Jul 14, 2021 · At over 1.6 km deep, Lake Baikal is the world’s deepest freshwater lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an undeniable sparkling jewel in Siberia’s crown. From finding out what you need to know before you go to …

  9. Lake Baikal: The Colossal Gem Of Siberia | Let's Talk …

    May 25, 2024 · Lake Baikal is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, holding nearly 20% of Earth's unfrozen surface freshwater. It boasts a unique ecosystem with over 1,000 plant and 2,500 animal species, many of which are …

  10. The Incredible Science Of Lake Baikal: The World's …

    Jun 24, 2020 · Lake Baikal is not only the largest, deepest, and oldest lake in the world, but houses around 2,000 unique known species of animal that are not found anywhere else on Earth.

  11. Lake Baikal Travel Guide - Top 10 Attractions - Russia …

    Jul 6, 2020 · Located in the Eastern Siberia close to the Mongolian border, within the Irkutsk Oblast (Western shore) and Buryatia (Eastern Shore), the glimmering blue pearl of Russia, Lake Baikal, is rightfully upheld as Siberia’s most famous …

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