Lake Baikal - Wikipedia
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 2 (12,248 sq mi), and is the deepest lake in the world at 1,642 metres (5,387 feet; 898 fathoms).
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 maximum depth of 5,315 feet (1,620 meters).
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...
Lake Baikal - WorldAtlas
Mar 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.
Lake Baikal in Russia | Location, Depth & Facts | Travel Guide
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.