description Uvs Nuur Basin Steppe Overview
The Uvs Nuur Basin Steppe encompasses the geographical region surrounding Lake Uvs Nuur, a shallow saline lake shared by northwestern Mongolia and the Tuva Republic of Russia. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, the broader basin contains a wide range of ecosystems, including deserts, steppe, and high mountains. This area serves as an important habitat for diverse wildlife, particularly acting as a stopover point for millions of migratory birds traversing the Central Asian flyway.
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Where is the Uvs Nuur Basin?
The Uvs Nuur Basin surrounds Lake Uvs Nuur on the border between northwestern Mongolia and Russia's Tuva Republic. It contains steppe, desert, mountain, and wetland habitats.
When did the Uvs Nuur Basin become a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Uvs Nuur Basin was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Its value comes from the range of ecosystems contained within a relatively intact basin.
What is Lake Uvs Nuur like?
Uvs Nuur is a shallow saline lake, meaning it contains more dissolved salt than most freshwater lakes. The surrounding basin includes dry steppe and other habitats that support migratory and resident wildlife.
Why is the Uvs Nuur Basin ecologically important?
The basin brings together several major ecosystem types, including deserts, steppes, wetlands, and high mountains. This variety allows species from very different climatic zones to occur within one region.
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