The Vasyugan Swamp is the largest swamp in the world, occupying 53,000 sq. km. of western Siberia. The swamp is located in the Tomsk Oblast of the Russian Federation along the left bank of the Ob River.
The swamp is a major reservoir of fresh water for the region and several rivers find their sources there.
The swamp is home to a number of endangered species which is a concern among local environmentalists as the production of oil and gas has become a major industry in the region.
A swamp is a wetland that features permanent inundation of large areas of land by shallow bodies of water, generally with a substantial number of hummocks, or dry-land protrusions.
Swamps are generally characterized by very slow-moving waters, often rich in tannins from decaying vegetation.
Swamps are often called bayous in the southeastern United States, especially in the Gulf Coast region.
A swamp is a wetland that features permanent inundation of large areas of land by shallow bodies of water, generally with a substantial number of hummocks, or dry-land protrusions.
Swamps usually are regarded as including a large amount of woody vegetation.
Swamps are features of areas with very low topographic relief, although they may be surrounded by mountains.
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