Lake Baikal is the worlds biggest lake, it is 640km long and could be considered as a sea. It is also the oldest freshwater lake which originated about 20 million years ago. Here are some interesting facts about it:
- There are 27 islands and most are uninhabited
- About 300 streams and rivers flow into the lake, however only Angara (river) is an outlet
- Baikal is a home for many species of animals and plants, majority of them are unique to that area
- The water in the lake is clear and pure, in a good day you are able to see 40meters into the lake; the max depth is 1632m
Lake Baikal is located in the south of Siberia between Irkutsk Oblast and Buryat Republic. I know, Siberia sounds freezing cold, but you should definitely visit Baikal once in your life.
For more details visit http://www.lakebaikal.org/index.html
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