Lake Baikal: 4K UHD video tour 🌍 Travel

Lake Baikal, located on the border of the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia, belongs to the list of the most ancient lakes on the planet. It is also the deepest lake in the world (1642 meters) and the largest natural reservoir of fresh water (19% of all lake water on Earth). Baikal and the coastal area are distinguished by their unique flora and fauna. This is a godsend for both scientists and tourists. There are 27 islands on Lake Baikal, the largest of which is Olkhon Island (71 km long and 12 km wide). Olkhon Island is located almost in the center of the lake.