Type salt water lake Basin countries Mongolia Max. width 12 km (7.5 mi) Mean depth 12 m Width 12 km | Primary outflows none Max. length 32 km (20 mi) Surface elevation 1,988 m Length 32 km | |
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Location between Khövsgöl and Zavkhan aimags | ||
Sangiin Dalai Lake (Mongolian: Сангийн далай нуур) is a salt water lake in northern Mongolia, located at the border between the Tsagaan-Uul, Shine-Ider, and Bürentogtokh sums of Khövsgöl aimag, and the Ikh-Uul sum of Zavkhan aimag. It is surrounded by mountains, hills, and rocks. In 1905, it was the site of a strong earthquake.
Map of Sangiin Dalai Lake, Mongolia
In the middle of the island lays the remains of the Khökh Bürd Süm, a 10th century temple, later a temple built in the 18th century.
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