5 deepest lakes in the world

Topping the list of the world's deepest lakes is Lake Baikal, with a depth of 1,642m, containing 1/5 of the planet's unfrozen freshwater reserves.

1. Lake Baikal (1,642 m)

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Lake Baikal, the pearl of Siberia, has an estimated age of about 25 million years and is the deepest lake in the world with a depth of 1,642 m. This ancient lake accounts for about 20% of global unfrozen surface fresh water.

Lake Baikal has 27 islands, the largest of which is Olkhon, spanning 72 km.

2. Lake Tanganyika (1,470 m)

Lake Tanganyika is located in East Africa, spanning four countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Zambia. With a depth of 1,470 m, Tanganyika is the second largest lake in the world.

3. Caspian Lake (1,025 m)

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The Caspian with a depth of 1,025 m is the largest lake in the world, so it is often mistaken for a sea. The Caspian is located at the intersection of Asia and Europe, covering an area of 370,000 square kilometers, equivalent to the size of Japan. The Caspian contains 50 scattered islands, although most are very small.

4. Lake Vostok (1,000 m)

Lake Vostok is located 1,000 meters deep beneath the Antarctic ice, so no light has reached it for millions of years. This lake in eternal darkness is more than 257 km long and 48 km wide. The deepest part of the lake, which can reach depths of nearly 1,000 m, is at the southern end, in contrast to the shallower north and southwest areas.