Busani
| Busani | |
|---|---|
| Бусани | |
Sentinel-2 image of the lake in October. | |
Location in Buryatia, Russian Far East | |
| Location | Vitim Plateau South Siberian System |
| Coordinates | 55°20′30″N 113°30′42″E / 55.34167°N 113.51167°E |
| Primary inflows | Tsipa, Mogoi |
| Primary outflows | Tsipa |
| Catchment area | 241 km2 (93 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Buryatia, Russia |
| Max. length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 36.8 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,050 m (3,445 ft) |
| Settlements | Uakit, Busani, Baunt |
Busani (Russian: Бусани) is the name of a body of fresh water in the Bauntovsky District, Buryatia, Russia. The name originated in the Evenki language, meaning "where people drown".
There are spectacular rock formations on the southeastern shore of lake Busani. It was declared a protected area of Russia on 25 July 1988.