Fun facts about Yenisei-Angara
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The first written mention of the Yenisei River dates back to the 7th century in Tang dynasty China.
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The Yenisei or Yenisey is the fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean.
From the “Etymology” section
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Lake Baikal, located in the Upper Yenisei, is the deepest and oldest lake in the world.
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The Yenisei or Yenisey is the fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean.
From the “Lake Baikal” section
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The Brekhovskie Islands provide a wetland habitat for rare and endangered birds.
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The Yenisei or Yenisey is the fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean.
From the “Brekhovskie Islands” section
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The Taimyr herd of tundra reindeer, the largest reindeer herd in the world, migrates to winter grazing ranges along the Yenisey.
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The Yenisei or Yenisey is the fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean.
From the “Flora and fauna” section
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The first recreation team to navigate the Yenisey's entire length completed their expedition in September 2001.
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The Yenisei or Yenisey is the fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean.
From the “Navigation” section
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