| Attribute | Baikal × | Issyk-Kool × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 31500 | 6236 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 740 | 270 |
| Volume (km³) | 23000 | 1738 |
| Shoreline (km) | 2000 | 688 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 15844 |
| Residence Time (yr) | - | 305 |
| Frozen Period | Jan-May | None |
| Mixing Type | Dimictic | Monomictic |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Tectonic (Rift valley) | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.525 | 42.413 |
| Longitude | 108.207 | 77.282 |