It is the oldest existing freshwater lake on our planet. Lake Baikal is also the deepest lake, containing more water than all of North America’s Great Lakes combined! The lake stays covered with ice for part of the year. The Sacred Lake, as Lake Baikal is known among the Russians, is situated in southeast Siberia. It is surrounded by the Barguzin Mountains as well as various forests. The lake supports more endemic species than any other lake in the world. It contains about 50 different species of fish, including sturgeon and the famous omul salmon. One of the most interesting animals that lives there is the Baikal seal, or nurpa. It is the world’s only freshwater seal. During winters, when the ice begins to form, the nurpas carve out elaborate dens using their sharp claws. A distinct feature of these dens are their long tunnels and canopies, which are wonders in themselves.
Countries and Statistics. South America
Here are the countries of South America, as well as their capitals,
