Khuvsgul lake of Mongolia added to UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Khuvsgul Lake National Park of Mongolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO.

This decision was made during the 34th session of the International Co-ordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme taking place in Paris, France.

Location of Khuvsgul Lake: Northern Mongolian province of Khuvsgul near the Russian border.

The lake is 1,645 meters above sea level, 136 km long and 262m deep.