Ögii Lake
Lake in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the district, see Ögii nuur, Arkhangai.
Ögii Lake (Mongolian: Өгий нуур, [ɵˈɟi nʊːr]) 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 meters (10 ft) deep.[2]
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Ögii Lake | |
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Location | Arkhangai Province |
Coordinates | 47°45′39″N 102°46′02″E |
Basin countries | Mongolia |
Max. length | 7.9 km (4.9 mi) |
Max. width | 5.3 km (3.3 mi) |
Surface area | 25.7 km2 (9.9 sq mi) |
Average depth | 6.6 m (22 ft) |
Max. depth | 15.3 m (50 ft) |
Water volume | 0.17 km3 (140,000 acre⋅ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,337 m (4,386 ft) |
Official name | Ogii Nuur |
Designated | 6 July 1998 |
Reference no. | 955[1] |
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There are several ger tourist camps around the lake, as well an information and training center.