Ulaan Taiga
Highest point
Elevation2,483 m (8,146 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Naming
Native nameУлаан Тайга (Mongolian)
Geography
LocationNorthwestern Khövsgol, Mongolia
Parent rangeMountain range in Khövsgöl

Ulaan Taiga (Mongolian: Улаан Тайга, lit. "red taiga" is a mountain range in north-western Khövsgöl, Mongolia, between the Darkhad Valley and Mongolia's border with Tuva, Russia. The range covers parts of the Ulaan-Uul, Tsagaannuur and Bayanzürkh sums. Notable peaks include Mt. Lam Taiga (2619m) and Mt. Belchir (3351m). The Shishged River and the Delgermörön have their sources in this area. A part of the area along the border with Tuva has been put under natural protection.

References

  • M. Nyamaa, Khövsgöl aimgiin lavlakh toli, Ulaanbaatar 2001, p. 145
  • G. Tseepil, Hovsgol Aimag Map, Ulaanbaatar (?) 2006 (?)
  • Jens Geu, Wanderführer Mongolei, Köngen 2008, p. 123 (shows a Russian topographic map)

50°45′N 98°30′E / 50.750°N 98.500°E / 50.750; 98.500


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