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{{Infobox World Heritage Site
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[[Image:Uvs nuur.jpg|right|thumb|100px|A satellite image of the Uvs-Nuur basin]]
|Name = Uvs Nuur Basin
[[Image:Belukha.jpg|thumb|75px|[[Altay Mountains]] [[glaciers]]]]
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|Image = [[Image:Uvs-nuur.jpg|200px|Satellite shot of the Uvs Nuur Basin.]]
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|State_Party = {{MGL}} and [[Image: Flag of Russia.svg|22px]] [[Russian Federation]]
|Type = Natural
|Criteria = ix, x
|ID = 769
|Link =
|Region = Asia
|Coordinates =
|Year = 2003
|Session = 27th
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|Link = http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/769
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The '''Uvs Nuur Basin''', sometimes called '''Ubsunur Hollow''' (also '''Ubsu-Nur''' spelling is seen) is a fragile mountain basin or [[depression]] is named after lake [[Uvs Nuur]]. It is located on the territorial border of [[Mongolia]] and the [[Tuva|Republic of Tuva]] in the [[Russian Federation]] among the mountains &mdash; [[Tannu-Ola Mountains]], and the [[Altay Mountains]] region &mdash; part of a combination of raised lands and depressions. Here the world's most northern [[desert]] meets the world's most southern [[tundra]] zone.<ref>{{cite web
The '''Uvs Nuur Basin''', sometimes called '''Ubsunur Hollow''' (also '''Ubsu-Nur''' spelling is seen) is a fragile mountain basin or [[depression]] is named after lake [[Uvs Nuur]]. It is located on the territorial border of [[Mongolia]] and the [[Tuva|Republic of Tuva]] in the [[Russian Federation]] among the mountains &mdash; [[Tannu-Ola Mountains]], and the [[Altay Mountains]] region &mdash; part of a combination of raised lands and depressions. Here the world's most northern [[desert]] meets the world's most southern [[tundra]] zone.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.isar.org/pubs/ST/RUubsunur49.html
|url=http://www.isar.org/pubs/ST/RUubsunur49.html
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|accessdate=2006-12-31
|accessdate=2006-12-31
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==Animal life==
[[Image:Mongolian steppe.jpg|thumb|75px|[[Mongolian steppe]]]]


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==Animal life==
The hollow located on the border between [[Mongolia]] and [[Russia]] and is the most fascinating environmental habitat in [[Central Asia]] because of the complex and intact ecosystems that interact here, from [[taiga]] to [[desert]]. It's area is 1,068,853.5 ha.<ref>{{cite web
The hollow located on the border between [[Mongolia]] and [[Russia]] and is the most fascinating environmental habitat in [[Central Asia]] because of the complex and intact ecosystems that interact here, from [[taiga]] to [[desert]]. It's area is 1,068,853.5 ha.<ref>{{cite web
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</ref> It is perhaps one of the most unique and interesting locales in all of Central Asia. The [[terrain]] ranges from [[glacier]]s, to [[alpine tundra]] and sub [[alpine meadow]]s, and a vast mountain [[taiga]] areas. There are also forested [[steppes]], treeless [[steppes]], [[semi-arid]] [[desert]]s, and ever shifting [[sand dunes]]. It is a beautiful and amazingly diversified natural habitat.<ref name=greenhouse/>
</ref> It is perhaps one of the most unique and interesting locales in all of Central Asia. The [[terrain]] ranges from [[glacier]]s, to [[alpine tundra]] and sub [[alpine meadow]]s, and a vast mountain [[taiga]] areas. There are also forested [[steppes]], treeless [[steppes]], [[semi-arid]] [[desert]]s, and ever shifting [[sand dunes]]. It is a beautiful and amazingly diversified natural habitat.<ref name=greenhouse/>
[[Image:Uncia uncia.jpg|thumb|60px|left|[[Snow leopard]]]]
[[Image:Uncia uncia.jpg|thumb|120px|left|[[Snow leopard]]]]
Because of it's location on the cusp of the [[Euro]]-[[Siberian]] and [[Central Asian]]-[[Mongols|Mongolian]] terrains, flora and fauna exhibits a high [[biodiversity]] for mid [[latitudes]]. Animal species that inhabitant both mountains and tundra such as the [[irbis]] {[[snow leopard]]}, Siberian [[roe]], Altai [[snow cock]] flourish here, as well as taiga dwellers such as the [[maral]], [[lynx]] and [[wolverine]]. Steppe dwellers include the Mongolian [[lark]], demoiselle [[Crane (bird)|crane]] and long tailed Siberian [[souslik]]. Desert inhabitants include the [[bustard]] and midday [[gerbil]]. There are 359 bird species alone. Since the Hollow is a protection area, many ancient species [[extinct]] in other regions have found refuge here.<ref name=greenhouse/>
Because of it's location on the cusp of the [[Euro]]-[[Siberian]] and [[Central Asian]]-[[Mongols|Mongolian]] terrains, flora and fauna exhibits a high [[biodiversity]] for mid [[latitudes]]. Animal species that inhabitant both mountains and tundra such as the [[irbis]] {[[snow leopard]]}, Siberian [[roe]], Altai [[snow cock]] flourish here, as well as taiga dwellers such as the [[maral]], [[lynx]] and [[wolverine]]. Steppe dwellers include the Mongolian [[lark]], demoiselle [[Crane (bird)|crane]] and long tailed Siberian [[souslik]]. Desert inhabitants include the [[bustard]] and midday [[gerbil]]. There are 359 bird species alone. Since the Hollow is a protection area, many ancient species [[extinct]] in other regions have found refuge here.<ref name=greenhouse/>

==Population==
==Population==
[[Image:Tsengel Tuvan.jpg|thumb|60px|[[Tuvan people]]]]
[[Image:Tsengel Tuvan.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Tuvan people]]]]
[[Image:Yurt-construction-4.JPG|thumb|60px|[[Yurt]]]]
[[Image:Yurt-construction-4.JPG|thumb|200px|[[Yurt]]]]
The population density is low here. The lack of industry and the reliance of the inhabitants on traditional ways such as nomadic pasturing have little impact on the landscape. Industrial capacities are absent and have allowed the ecosystem to remain relatively pristine.<ref name=greenhouse>{{cite web
The population density is low here. The lack of industry and the reliance of the inhabitants on traditional ways such as nomadic pasturing have little impact on the landscape. Industrial capacities are absent and have allowed the ecosystem to remain relatively pristine.<ref name=greenhouse>{{cite web
|url=http://www.greenpeace.org/russia/en/campaigns/world-natural-heritage/the-ubsunur-hollow
|url=http://www.greenpeace.org/russia/en/campaigns/world-natural-heritage/the-ubsunur-hollow
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==Notes==
==Notes==
<references/>
<references/>

==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.greenpeace.org/russia/en/campaigns/world-natural-heritage/the-ubsunur-hollow The Ubsunur Hollow]
*[http://www.greenpeace.org/russia/en/campaigns/world-natural-heritage/the-ubsunur-hollow The Ubsunur Hollow]
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*[http://books.google.com/books?id=cHTzFmOZE44C&pg=PA599&lpg=PA599&dq=ubsunur+hollow&source=web&ots=MEyX1h_F3P&sig=tHMUqT9haVQhgd89DVsMmjKpAUURussian Federation Legislative Survey: June 1990-December 1993]
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=cHTzFmOZE44C&pg=PA599&lpg=PA599&dq=ubsunur+hollow&source=web&ots=MEyX1h_F3P&sig=tHMUqT9haVQhgd89DVsMmjKpAUURussian Federation Legislative Survey: June 1990-December 1993]
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=p0kEAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=lop+desert&source=web&ots=SDwsjHtut_&sig=H5AcBtT3dyjO5yTDZeXD8Z1PPig#PPA153,M1 Surveying the Lop Nor]
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=p0kEAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=lop+desert&source=web&ots=SDwsjHtut_&sig=H5AcBtT3dyjO5yTDZeXD8Z1PPig#PPA153,M1 Surveying the Lop Nor]

{{World Heritage Sites in Mongolia}}
{{World Heritage Sites in Russia}}


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[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Mongolia]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Mongolia]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Russia]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Russia]]
[[Category:Biosphere reserves]]


[[ru:Бассейн Убсу-Нур]]
[[ru:Бассейн Убсу-Нур]]

Revision as of 16:47, 7 February 2008

Uvs Nuur Basin
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Satellite shot of the Uvs Nuur Basin.
CriteriaNatural: ix, x
Reference769
Inscription2003 (27th Session)

The Uvs Nuur Basin, sometimes called Ubsunur Hollow (also Ubsu-Nur spelling is seen) is a fragile mountain basin or depression is named after lake Uvs Nuur. It is located on the territorial border of Mongolia and the Republic of Tuva in the Russian Federation among the mountains — Tannu-Ola Mountains, and the Altay Mountains region — part of a combination of raised lands and depressions. Here the world's most northern desert meets the world's most southern tundra zone.[1] Ubsunur Hollow Reserve was awarded international Biosphere Reserve status in 1997.[2]

The Uvs Nuur Basin was nominated for listing as a World Heritage Site in 1995. as "one of the largest intact watersheds in Central Asia where 40,000 archaeological sites can be found from historically famous nomadic tribes such as the Scythians, the Turks and the Huns."[3]

Animal life

The hollow located on the border between Mongolia and Russia and is the most fascinating environmental habitat in Central Asia because of the complex and intact ecosystems that interact here, from taiga to desert. It's area is 1,068,853.5 ha.[4] It is perhaps one of the most unique and interesting locales in all of Central Asia. The terrain ranges from glaciers, to alpine tundra and sub alpine meadows, and a vast mountain taiga areas. There are also forested steppes, treeless steppes, semi-arid deserts, and ever shifting sand dunes. It is a beautiful and amazingly diversified natural habitat.[5]

Snow leopard

Because of it's location on the cusp of the Euro-Siberian and Central Asian-Mongolian terrains, flora and fauna exhibits a high biodiversity for mid latitudes. Animal species that inhabitant both mountains and tundra such as the irbis {snow leopard}, Siberian roe, Altai snow cock flourish here, as well as taiga dwellers such as the maral, lynx and wolverine. Steppe dwellers include the Mongolian lark, demoiselle crane and long tailed Siberian souslik. Desert inhabitants include the bustard and midday gerbil. There are 359 bird species alone. Since the Hollow is a protection area, many ancient species extinct in other regions have found refuge here.[5]

Population

File:Tsengel Tuvan.jpg
Tuvan people
Yurt

The population density is low here. The lack of industry and the reliance of the inhabitants on traditional ways such as nomadic pasturing have little impact on the landscape. Industrial capacities are absent and have allowed the ecosystem to remain relatively pristine.[5] The Russian part of the hollow contains the cattle-breeding nomads who build Yurts.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "Ubsu-Nur Accepted into World Network of Biosphere Reserves". ISAR. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  2. ^ "Southern Siberia Hotspot in the Taiga". Tiaga News. 1998. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  3. ^ "Russia's First World Heritage Site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  4. ^ "Uvs Nuur Basin, Russian Federation (Tuva) & Mongolia". United Nations Environment Programme. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
  5. ^ a b c "The Ubsunur Hollow". Greenpeace. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  6. ^ "The Uvs Nuur Basin: Russian-Mongolian cooperation for Conservation of the World Heritage]". unesco. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
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