Ulaan Taiga | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,483 m (8,146 ft) ![]() |
Naming | |
Native name | Улаан Тайга (Mongolian) |
Geography | |
Location | Northwestern Khövsgol, Mongolia |
Parent range | Mountain range in Khövsgöl |
Ulaan Taiga (Mongolian: Улаан Тайга, lit. "red taiga" is a mountain range in north-western Khövsgöl, Mongolia, between the Darkhad Valley and Mongolia's border with Tuva, Russia. The range covers parts of the Ulaan-Uul, Tsagaannuur and Bayanzürkh sums. Notable peaks include Mt. Lam Taiga (2619m) and Mt. Belchir (3351m). The Shishged River and the Delgermörön have their sources in this area. A part of the area along the border with Tuva has been put under natural protection.