Lake Baikal
This natural landmark is Lake Baikal. It is the largest freshwater lake globally and has 22-23% of the world’s fresh surface water. The lake stretches 12,248 square miles. It is also the deepest lake, with a depth of 5,387 feet (1,642 meters). The lake is popular with tourists. The Russian Government announced that the Baikal area was a special economic zone in 2007.