In the Russian region of Siberia, you’ll find Lake Baikal, the world’s oldest lake, with a geologic age of 30 million years; the deepest lake, with a 744.4-meter average depth; and one of the clearest lakes as well.
In addition, Lake Baikal also holds the title for being the second most voluminous freshwater lake in the world, holding 20% of the world’s total unfrozen fresh surface water. With so much clean water in it, it is naturally an area of rich biodiversity, with 1,085 plant species and 1,550 animal varieties, 80% of which are endemic to the area.
Lake Baikal is also home to the Buryat tribes with their goats, sheep, cattle, and camels.
In 1996, Lake Baikal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 2007, it was declared a special economic zone.
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