Lake reference
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is a deep rift lake in Siberia. Its depth, age and endemic wildlife make it a major natural geography reference.
TypeLake
CountryRussia
RegionSiberia
Maximum depth1,642 m
Known forDeepest lake in the world
Coordinates53.5000° N, 108.2000° E
Where is Lake Baikal?
Lake Baikal is in Russia, in the Siberia area. It is mapped at approximately 53.5000° N, 108.2000° E.
Key facts about Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is widely recognized as the deepest lake in the world. The main stored reference metric is maximum depth: 1,642 m. It is also noted for deepest lake in the world.