- Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 1,632m. The first European to reach the lake is said to have been Kurbat Ivanov in 1643.
- The strait between the island and the western shore of the lake is called the Small Sea and it’s one of the most popular resorts on Lake Baikal.
- In the west there are the Baikal Mountains, in the east the Zabaikalskie Mountains. The Angara River is the only outflow of Lake Baikal.
- Magnificent Lake Baikal is the deepest fresh water lake isolated from human activity. It is the main reason why ecology of the lake is in good condition.
- Lake Baikal is the largest and oldest lake of the world that consists of 80% freshwater of the world. The lake is a home for many people and animal species.
- Is it possible to relax on Lake Baikal without annoying mosquitoes? Where is the best beach on Baikal, and where is the ideal place for a photo shoot?
- Baikal Lake, Russia. The surface area of the lake is 31,722 sq. kilometers (12,248 sq. mi), which is comparable to the size of Belgium and Denmark.
- What do we know about Lake Baikal, in addition to the fact that it is the deepest and cleanest lake on the planet?
- Lake Baikal is a fresh water lake, and the lake was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Lake Baikal is part of the Baikal Rift Zone.
- The formation of Lake Baikal is estimated to date back to about 25-30 million years. In geological terms we can say that we did not find the oldest lake in history.