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Lake Baikal (Russia) - Facts for Kids

Scenic view of Lake Baikal in Russia, the world's largest freshwater lake by volume, surrounded by mountains and forests.

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Facts About Lake Baikal (Russia) For Kids

Basic Information & Location

Lake Baikal is located in beautiful Siberia, Russia, and it’s so big you can see it from space — it looks like a giant blue crescent moon on Earth!

Lake Baikal was formed about 25-30 million years ago, making it not just the deepest lake, but also the oldest lake in the whole world!

Lake Baikal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 because it’s so special — it contains about 20% of all the unfrozen fresh water on Earth!

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