Ushkan Islands

Ushkan Islands

The Ushkan Islands (Russian - "Ушканьи острова" or "Ushkanji Ostrova") are a small archipelago on Lake Baikal in Russia. The group of islands consists of one large island (Big Ushkan Island, 9.5 km²) and three islets.

A part of Transbaikal National Park, the Ushkan Islands are becoming a popular tourist destination.

Links

* [http://rjl.us/lslbi/baikal/photo/ushkan.htm Ushkan Islands]


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