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Tuesday, 06 March 2012 02:30
Uvs Lake is the largest saline lake in Mongolia and forms unique wetlands
Uvs Lake is the largest saline lake (3,350 sq. km) in Mongolia and forms unique wetlands in the Great Lakes Depression. Its salinity varies between 3 and 35 g/l. With its reed beds and freshwater river deltas it provides significant nesting and resting areas for numerous migratory species. The shallow lake lies at an altitude of 759 m.
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- Location: 50.337488,92.2607266
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