Uvs Nuur Basin

The Uvs Nuur Basin covers an area of 700,000 km² and represents one of the best-preserved natural steppe landscapes of Eurasia. Here the world's most northern desert meets the world's most southern tundra zone. Apart from the Uvs Nuur, the basin comprises several smaller lakes, notably the Üüreg Nuur Lake, which lies at 1,450 m above sea level. As these lakes lie to the north of other inland seas of Central Asia, they are of key importance for waterfowl migration.


Year Decision Comments
2003 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1990DeferredBureau - Has potential for nomination but make smaller and develop Management plan for crossborder cooperation

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