- Such a “rift valley” has been formed in southern Siberia and this is the location of Lake Baikal which, by volume and depth, is the world’s largest lake.
- Lake Baikal is located in the south of Siberia, near the Russian- Mongolian border. The species diversity in Lake Baikal is the highest among all the world''s lakes.
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- Lake Baikal is a freshwater ecosystem comprising the deepest and oldest lake in the world, surrounded by highly valued protected areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lake Baikal is in Southern Siberia in Russia, located between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southeast, near the city of Irkutsk.
- 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.
- In the west there are the Baikal Mountains, in the east the Zabaikalskie Mountains. The Angara River is the only outflow of Lake Baikal.
- Lake Baikal is a true geological wonder unique in the world and is the lake of the extremes and of the Guinness world records under many aspects.