Ögii Lake ( ) is a freshwater

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in Ögii nuur, Arkhangai Province,

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. 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 ''

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'' and has been designated an

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History

A study was conducted in 2005 and 2006 at the lake and its surrounding to know the total amount of habitat. Since 2006, the lake as been designated as a protected area.

Geology

Almost half the lake is less than deep with a maximum depth of 15.3 meters. The lake has a total shoreline length of 24.7 km and a total water volume of 171 million m³. There are several ger tourist camps around the lake, as well an information and training center.

References

Lakes of Arkhangai Province Ögiinuur Important Bird Areas of Mongolia Ramsar sites in Mongolia {{Mongolia-lake-stub

History

Geology

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