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Lakes
Lake Baikal
Irkutsk, Russia
Lake Baikal, located in Siberia, holds the title of the world’s deepest freshwater lake, plunging to depths of 1,642 meters. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also home to the unique Baikal seal, the only true freshwater seal species.
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- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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