7 Fascinating Facts about Siberia

Siberia comprises the bulk of Russia- Siberia makes up over 13 million square kilometers (5.1 million square miles), or about 75% of all of Russian territory, and roughly 10% of the planet's land area. Siberia, on the other hand, has one of the lowest population densities on Earth, with only 7 to 8 people per square mile.

Summertime highs can exceed 95°F (35°C) - Siberia is known for its extreme cold, but it doesn't always get that way. Wintertime lows in Siberia can drop as low as -94°F (-70°C). Nevertheless, Siberia experiences warm summers, with some regions in Western Siberia experiencing highs of 95°F (35°C).

Giant snowflakes are common in Siberia- Siberia frequently experiences large snowflakes. Snowflakes exceeding 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter were observed in the Siberian city of Bratsk in 1971. Snowfall made up of incredibly thin, needle-shaped icicles is known as "diamond dust" in other regions of Siberia.

Siberia Has Been Home to People for 125,000 Years - Siberia was once home to early humans 125,000 years ago. In the Altai Mountains of Siberia, archaeologists found a human bone that belonged to a mix of a Denisovan and a Neanderthal in 2010.

Lake Baikal, the biggest freshwater lake in the world by volume, is located in Siberia and is the deepest lake on Earth- 20% or more of the fresh surface water on the planet is found there. With a depth of 5,387 feet, it is also the deepest lake in the entire globe (1,642 meters).

The majority of Russian crude oil and natural gas, more than 70%- Comes from Western Siberia, where natural resources cover an area of more than 2 million square kilometers. Due to its Siberian territory, Russia is one of the biggest natural gas exporters in the world.

The Trans-Siberian Railway Network, which runs from Moscow to Vladivostok and is 5,771 miles (9,288.2 kilometers) long, is located in Siberia- The trip lasts six nights and seven days, stopping for 10 to 20 minutes at each station.