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5 wonders of Russia

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5-The Baikal Lake This lake is situated in Eastern Siberia and considered to be the deepest lake in the world as well as the biggest freshwater tank on the Earth. It is 1500 meters deep (5000 feet). Look how clean the water is. The view is really enthrall in g. At more than 25 million years old, Baikal is also the world's oldest lake. Baikal is home to more than 1,700 species of plants and animals, two thirds of which can be found nowhere else in the world. 4-Poles of the Komi Republic No one knows how long ago they were created, but for sure scientists know that only nature could create such a th in g. Estimated age is 200 million years and their height is 42 meters at most (140 feet.). The seven rock formations of Manpupuner in the Komi Republic are as obscure in mystery as they sometimes are in snowstorms and fog . 3-Valley of the Geysers The landmark is located on the Kamchatka pen in sula and com prises of hundreds liv in g geysers. It is the only geyser