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Which is the deepest lake in the world?
Answer
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal in southeastern Russia is the world's deepest lake, reaching maximum depths of 1,642 meters and containing an estimated 23% of Earth's fresh water. This ancient rift lake, formed over 25 million years ago, is home to unique species found nowhere else on Earth, including the Baikal seal—the world's only freshwater seal species. Lake Baikal's isolated ecosystem and extreme depth make it one of the most scientifically significant freshwater systems in the world.
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Lake Baikal contains 23% of Earth's fresh water and is home to the world's only freshwater seal species.
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