10,000 km² region
A region is a large expanse of land defined by geographical or administrative boundaries.
How big is it?
10,000 km² · area
Area · example
A little perspective
10,000 km² region vs Lake Baikal: area comparison
The surface area of Lake Baikal is about 3.15 times the area of a 10,000 km² region.
A region is a large expanse of land defined by geographical or administrative boundaries.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Lake Baikal is a deep, ancient freshwater lake in Siberia, Russia, noted for its biodiversity and clear water.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its area. The shape has not been enlarged.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
10,000 km² region
Area: 10,000 km²; example.
Defined 100 × 100 km equal-area rectangle. A teaching example, not a named place or actual boundary.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked area is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Lake Baikal
Surface area: 31,500 km²; approximate.
UNESCO describes Lake Baikal as about 3.15 million hectares in surface area and roughly 1,700 m deep. Shoreline and survey conventions affect exact figures.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Lake Baikal
The marked surface area is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 10,000 km²
We compare the area of a 10,000 km² region. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
Defined 100 × 100 km equal-area rectangle. A teaching example, not a named place or actual boundary.
The picture identifies the subject; the diagram compares the recorded values. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 km² | Not recorded | example | |
| 100 km | Not recorded | example | |
| 100 km | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower valuePlaces and natural featuresBali5,780 km²Approximate land areaBali is an Indonesian island renowned for its distinctive Hindu culture and vibrant arts scene.Nearest higher valuePlaces and natural featuresLake Baikal31,500 km²Surface areaLake Baikal is a deep, ancient freshwater lake in Siberia, Russia, noted for its biodiversity and clear water.Sources and method
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