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Lake Uvs
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Lake Uvs
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The largest lake in Mongolia, in the northwest near the Russian border. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the surrounding steppe and nesting birds. Lake Uvs holds Asia's record for temperature range, from +47°C in summer to -58°C in winter.
Overview of Lake Uvs
It is the largest lake in Mongolia, in the northwest, near Russia, which it spills into. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site for the surrounding steppe and nesting birds. Lake Uvs holds Asia's record for temperature range, from +47°C in summer to -58°C in winter.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: lake.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Caractéristiques:
- Superficie: 3,350 km².
- Altitude: 759 metres.
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- Site internet: whc.unesco.org
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