Lake Baikal
- States
- Russia
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1996
- Location
- Irkutsk and Chita regions, Republic of Buryatia
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 53.17361111, 107.6625
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 754
- WH Site
- 754
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Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is renowned for its exceptional depth and clarity, holding about 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater. Formed over 25 million years ago, it hosts a unique ecosystem with thousands of endemic species, including the Baikal seal. Its stunning landscapes and geological significance make it a natural wonder and a critical site for scientific research.
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• Lake Baikal