Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake (Mongolian: Тэрхийн Цагаан нуур, romanized: Terhiin Cagaan nuur) also known as White Lake is a lake in the Khangai Mountains in central Mongolia. The Khorgo volcano is located near the eastern end of the lake and the Suman River springs from lake.[2] The lake is located in Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.
| Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Khangai Mountains |
| Coordinates | 48°10′15″N 99°43′20″E |
| Basin countries | Mongolia |
| Max. length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
| Max. width | 4–10 km (2.5–6.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 61 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,060 m (6,760 ft) |
| Official name | Terhiyn Tsagaan Nuur |
| Designated | 6 July 1998 |
| Reference no. | 953[1] |
See also
References
- "Terhiyn Tsagaan Nuur". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- Planet, Lonely. "Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur in Tariat". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
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