Lake Baikal - World`s Deepest and Oldest Lake

Lake Baikal - World`s Deepest and Oldest Lake


Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest lake at 30 million years old and with an average depth of 744.4 metres. Located in the south of the Russian region of Siberia, between Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southeast, it is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world, containing roughly 20% of the world's unfrozen surface fresh water.

Afghanistan from Heights

Every year the US military snap tens of thousands of photographs during daily operations in Afghanistan. In this gallery you can get the same view of the varied landscape of the country as the troops get as they sit in their helicopters and planes.

Island of Flowers - Mainau

Island of Flowers - Mainau

Mainau, the island of flowers, is a unique private nature park. On a small territory is a great variety of plants, but it is mostly famous for its flowers. As it's known, spring is a perfect time to plunge into the world of beauty even if the weather is not good. Mainau is a pearl of Boden See, it has an area of 45 hectares and belongs to the Bernadotte family.



Island of Flowers

The Great Barrier Reef - Australia

The Great Barrier Reef - Australia


One of the natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia is the world’s largest coral reef. It has the distinction of being placed in the World Heritage as well as the National Heritage lists. With more than 600 islands and coral cays, the reef covers more than 300,000 sq. km. Corals make up the several reefs and cays and are responsible for a huge variety of sea life in the reef; including green turtles, several varieties of whales and dolphins, dugong, about 4000 types of mollusk, 1500 different species of fish as well as a beautiful colored bird life with 200 species. The Great Reef Marine Park is a huge tourist attraction with more than a couple of million tourists visiting the area each year. Sporting includes activities such as reef sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling amongst several others.

Unique and Unbelievable Roads in The World

A freaky road is an dangerous route, way or path between two or more places. Roads are typically smoothed, paved, or otherwise prepared to allow easy travel. All except the freaky ones!