"Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve. Known as the 'Galapagos of Russia', its age and isolation have produced one of the world's richest and most unusual freshwater faunas, which is of exceptional value to evolutionary science."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Lake Baikal in winter. Thanks to Ksenia of Russia. Received in December 2018.
Postcard 2
Multi-view of Lake Baikal. Thanks to Yulia of Russia.
Postcard 3
Chivykuiskie Beaches of Lake Baikal. Nice bridge stamp used. Thanks to Polina of Russia.
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