Ögii Lake

For the district, see Ögii nuur, Arkhangai.
Ögii Lake

Ögii Lake side in 2010.
Location Arkhangai Province
Coordinates 47°45′39″N 102°46′02″E / 47.76083°N 102.76722°E / 47.76083; 102.76722Coordinates: 47°45′39″N 102°46′02″E / 47.76083°N 102.76722°E / 47.76083; 102.76722
Basin countries Mongolia
Max. length 7.9 km
Max. width 5.3 km
Surface area 25.7 sq.km
Average depth 6.6 m
Max. depth 15.3 m
Water volume 0.17 cu. km
Surface elevation 1337 m
Designated 6 July 1998

Ögii Lake (Mongolian: Өгий нуур) is a freshwater lake in eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia. The lake, designated as a Ramsar Site of International Importance, is known for its fish and for birdlife. It is a stopover point for migrating waterbirds of the family Anatidae. Almost half the lake is less than 3 m deep.[1]

There are several ger tourist camps around the lake, as well an information and training center.

See also

References

  1. "The Annotated Ramsar List: Mongolia". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 1 April 2013.


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