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°ECoordinates: 47°45′39″N 102°46′02″E / 47.76083°N 102.76722°E |
| 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
- ↑ "The Annotated Ramsar List: Mongolia". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
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