• Uvs Lake Basin is an endorheic basin located on the territorial border of Mongolia and Tuva, a republic of the Russian Federation.
  • The Uvs Nuur Basin (1,068,853 ha), is the northernmost of the enclosed basins of Central Asia. It takes its name from Uvs Nuur Lake, a large, shallow and very...
  • If you are looking to explore stunning natural landscapes in Mongolia, Uvs Lake Basin should be at the top of your list.
  • Location and Size: Uvs Lake is situated in the Uvs Province, which borders Russia to the north and is part of the Uvs Nuur Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The lake and its surrounding area are part of the Uvs Nuur Basin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its unique ecosystem and diverse wildlife.
  • It is the largest lake by volume (3,350 sq.km) in the country. The lake is part of a larger Uvs Lake Basin which encompasses around 70,000 sq.km and is a...
  • The Uvs Nuur Basin covers a range of diverse ecosystems within the closed catchment of the saline Uvs Nuur lake system.
  • Uvs Lake is a highly saline lake in Uvs Nuur Basin in Mongolia with a small part in Russia. It is the largest lake in Mongolia by surface area.
  • The world heritage site covers 12 separate areas in a semi-arid natural basin bounded by high mountains that drain into the large saline lake of Uvs Nuur.
  • Uvs Lake, covering 3423 square kilometers, lies in the northern part of the Great Lakes basin in the northeastern region of Uvs province.
  • The Uvs Nuur Basin (1,068,853 ha), is the northernmost of the enclosed basins of Central Asia. It takes its name from Uvs Nuur Lake, a large, shallow and very...
  • Uvs Lake Basin. UNESCO has recognized this northernmost part of the Great Lakes Basin as a World Heritage Site in two categories.
  • The lowest point of the Uvs Lake basin is 758.9 m above the sea level while the highest point is 4037 m Kharkiraa Mountain snow-capped peak.