Tavan Bogd
| Tavan Bogd | |
|---|---|
 View of Tavan Bogd from Russian Altay | |
| Elevation | 4,374 m (14,350 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,342 m (7,684 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Location | |
  Tavan Bogd Location in Mongolia | |
| Location | Mongolia |
| Range | Mongol-Altai Mountains |
| Coordinates | 49°8′45″N 87°49′9″E / 49.14583°N 87.81917°ECoordinates: 49°8′45″N 87°49′9″E / 49.14583°N 87.81917°E[1] |
Tavan Bogd (Mongolian: Таван богд, lit. "five saints") is the highest mountain in Mongolia and have massif-type. Tavan Bogd mountain located in Bayan-Olgii Province and its Khüiten Peak is the highest point of Mongolia at 4374 meters above sea level. Besides Khüiten, the mountain includes four peaks as Nairamdal, Malchin, Bürged (eagle) and Olgii (motherland).[2]
The Nairamdal Peak forms the border tripoint between Mongolia, Russia, and the Xinjiang province of China.
Around the area is listing Altai Tavan Bogd National Park covers 6,362 km². It includes the lakes Khoton, Khurgan, and Dayan. The protected area offers a home for many species of alpine animal, such as the Argali sheep, Ibex, Red deer, Beech marten, Moose, Snow cock, and Golden eagle.
Peaks
The main peaks of the Tavanbogd massif are:
| Name | Height (metres) |
|---|---|
| Khüiten Peak | 4,374 |
| Nairamdal Peak | 4,180 |
| Bürged Peak | 4,068 |
| Malchin Peak | 4,050 |
| Olgii Peak | 4,050 |
See also
References
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Altai Tavan Bogd National Park. |