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World Heritage Site: Russia: Lake Baikal

Published on Dec 04, 2015

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LAKE BAIKAL

By: Eva Larson
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WHAT IS IT?

THE OLDEST (25 MILLION YEARS) AND DEEPEST (5,387') LAKE IN THE WORLD.
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RELATIVE/ABSOLUTE LOCATION

  • Relative: Southeast Siberia
  • Absolute: 53N 107E
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WHY IS IT CONSIDERED A WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

  • Outstanding example of freshwater ecosystem
  • Oldest and deepest lake in the world
  • Contains important flora and fauna
  • Surrounded by system of protected areas that have high scenic and other natural values
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WHEN DID IT BECOME A WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

1996
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CAN A PERSON GO VISIT YOUR SITE?

YES
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SHOULD IT BE A WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

  • Yes, it is a great freshwater resource and people enjoy going out and spending time on the lake just like the many tribes who settled next to the lake did before them.

Eva Larson