Contribution of UNESCO to Siberia.
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In 1996 Lake Baikal in Siberia was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition of the area's exceptionally diverse flora and fauna and its value to scientific research. ... The numerous endemic species in the lake contribute significantly to Siberian and Russian biodiversity.
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UNESCO's mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.
Dubbed the “Pearl of Siberia,” Lake Baikal is on many travelers’ bucket lists. It’s hands-down superlative: the oldest and deepest lake in the world. It’s also considered an ancient sacred place, where the gods of Baikal live.
Into the Deep
At first glance Lake Baikal may seem an odd choice for a journey. It’s located in Siberia near the Mongolian border, a remote destination known for Stalin’s gulags as well as for its utterly unique and diverse ecosystem. Baikal boasts more than 1,900 species of flora and fauna – many of them endemic to the lake.
The lake itself is more than 25 million years old, and more than a mile to the bottom – deep enough to contain one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. Because of its cultural and physical significance, Lake Baikal is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently Lake Baikal was also voted the #1 wonder of “Seven Wonders of Russia.”