Lake Uvs Nuur, located between Mongolia and Russia, is one of the largest saltwater lakes in Asia, possessing a rich and extremely unique ecosystem.
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Mongolia's largest saltwater lake. Uvs Nuur covers an area of approximately 3,350 km² and is the largest inland saltwater lake in Mongolia and Central Asia. Photo: Pinterest. The lake has “no outlet”.Uvs Nuur is an endorheic lake, the water just evaporates without any flow to the sea, causing the salinity to increase over time. Photo: Pinterest.
Giant basin. The Uvs basin covers nearly 70,000 km² and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site for its landscape and biodiversity. Photo: Pinterest. Harsh environment. The area around the lake has summer temperatures of up to 40°C and winter temperatures of -58°C, creating a rare climate contrast. Photo: wikimedia.org.
Rich ecosystem. There are steppes, deserts, taiga forests and swamps, which are habitats for many rare species of flora and fauna. Photo: whc.unesco.org. Migratory bird paradise. Uvs Nuur is an important stopover for dozens of migratory bird species, including globally endangered species. Photo: tripadvisor.com. Has a long archaeological history. The area around the lake contains many ancient relics, stone tombs and cultural traces of nomadic peoples thousands of years ago. Photo: juulchin.com.
Symbol of wild nature. With its breathtaking landscape and pristine beauty, Uvs Nuur is considered one of the proud natural symbols of Mongolia. Photo: naturalworldheritagesites.org.
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