THE REGIONS OF MONGOLIA
ARKHANGAI AIMAG
Horgo Uul and Terhiin Tsagaan Nuur area
 Horgo Uul and
Terhiin
Tsagaan Nuur area has been protected since 1965. The area covers 773
square kilometers in total. The dead volcano of Horgo stands on the Lake of
Terhiin Tsagaan, 180 kilometers from Tsetserleg town, the center of
Arkhangaiaimag. Horgo is covered with basalt. There is a huge volcanic crater,
about 200 meters wide and 100 meters deep. There is an interesting sight
trickily called "Basalt Ger" on the southern slope, a bubble of solidified lava
formation. Several more volcanoes are nearby.
Surrounded by extinct volcanoes, Terhiin Tsagaan is one of the most beautiful
lakes in Mongolia. Located at an altitude of 2,060 meters, the lake occupies an
area of over 300 square kilometers. The beautiful crystal clear water lake is
renowned for its fish and bird life. Pike is found in plenty and bird species
including ruddy shelduck and great cormorant are common.
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