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Olkhon
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The largest island on Lake Baikal, with its beautiful and varied landscapes, has become a popular holiday destination for people from the Irkutsk region.
Overview of Olkhon
It is the largest island on Lake Baikal with its beautiful and varied landscapes. It has become a popular holiday destination for people from the Irkutsk region.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Main locality: Khuzhir.
- Population: 1,500 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 730 km².
- Highest point: Mount Jima (1,276 m).
- Coastline:
- Website: portbaikal.com/olkhon-island