| Attribute | Baikal × | Tanganyika × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 31500 | 32000 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 740 | 572 |
| Volume (km³) | 23000 | 17800 |
| Shoreline (km) | 2000 | 1900 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 100000 |
| Frozen Period | Jan-May | None |
| Mixing Type | Dimictic | - |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Tectonic (Rift valley) | Tectonic |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 53.525 | -6.259 |
| Longitude | 108.207 | 29.548 |