Uvs Lake - The Largest Lake in Mongolia

## Uvs Lake Uvs Lake is the largest lake in Mongolia. It is 743 meters above the sea level, 80 kilometers wide and 80 kilometers long, covering 3,350 square kilometers with clear but brackish water — a land-locked Inland Sea. Four rivers — the Nariin, Sagil, Borshoo, and Khundlen — flow into the lake, but none drain outward. The location serves as a significant habitat for bird species. Over 220 species are recorded, including Osprey, White-tailed Eagle, and Black Stork. Over 100 pairs of Spoonbill nest in the vicinity, also Great White Heron. Uvs Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers some of the most pristine and untouched wilderness in all of Mongolia.