WEBIt contains 27 islands; the largest, Olkhon, is 72 km (45 mi) long and is the third-largest lake-bound island in the world. The lake is fed by as many as 330 inflowing rivers. [25] The main ones draining directly into Baikal are the Selenga, the Barguzin, the Upper Angara, the Turka, the Sarma, and the Snezhnaya.
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Lake Baikal | Location, Depth, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 5, 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 …
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Lake Baikal: World's Largest, Deepest Lake | Live Science
WEBJan 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...
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Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia | Baikal Lake Facts & Map
WEBLake Baikal is nothing short than a natural wonder. It is the deepest, oldest and largest freshwater lake by volume, containing one fifth of the world’s fresh water. The 25-million old lake has a maximum depth of 1,642 meters and is a living museum, boasting approximately 1,700 animal and plant species, out of which two thirds are endemic.
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Lake Baikal in Russia | Location, Depth & Facts | Travel Guide
WEBSights. / Lake Baikal, Russia. Why Visit Lake Baikal. 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 world.
WEBSituated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. Known as the 'Galapagos of Russia', its age and isolation have produced one of the world's richest and most unusual freshwater faunas, which ...
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Lake Baikal travel guide: exploring Siberia's epic frozen lake
WEBJul 14, 2021 · At over 1.6 km deep, Lake Baikal is the world’s deepest freshwater lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Siteand an undeniable sparkling jewel in Siberia’s crown. From finding out what you need to know before you go to Baikal, to discovering what makes it special, read on for your Lake Baikal travel guide. Lake Baikal background - history with …
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Lake Baikal is situated in southern Siberia, south-central Russia, near the border with Mongolia. It is sandwiched between the Buryat Republic on the south and Irkutsk. The largest city near the lake’s region is Irkutsk. Lake Baikal covers about 31,722 km 2, making it the world’s largest freshwater lake.
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Lake Baikal and the Baikal seal in Siberia, Russia | Britannica
WEBLake 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.
WEBLake Baikal, Russian Ozero Baykal, Lake, southern Siberia, Russia, in Asia. With a length of 395 mi (636 km) long and an area of some 12,200 sq mi (31,500 sq km), it is the largest freshwater basin in Eurasia. It is also the deepest continental body of water on Earth (5,315 ft [1,620 m]), containing one-fifth of the fresh water on Earth’s surface.