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Lake Baikal (Baykal)

ASI-27

Table 1
Surface Area31500 km2
Volume23000 km3
Maximum Depth1741 m
Mean Depth740 m
Shoreline Length2000 km
Photo of Lake Baikal

Photo: A. Kurata

Table 2
Latitude53°37' N
Longitude106°47' E
Altitude456 m
CountryRussia
Table 3
Catchment Area560000 km2
Residence Time 
Freezing PeriodJan-May 
Mixing TypeDimictic 
Location of Lake Baikal

Location of the Lake