Ulaan Taiga

Ulaan Taiga
Naming
Native name	Улаан Тайга (Mongolian)
Geography
Location	Northwestern Khövsgol, Mongolia
Parent range	Mountain range in Khövsgöl

The Red Taiga (Mongolian: Улаан Тайга, Ulaan 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 Delger mörön have their sources in this area. A part of the area along the border with Tuva has been put under natural protection.

• M. Nyamaa, Khövsgöl aimgiin lavlakh toli, Ulaanbaatar 2001, p. 145
• G. Tseepil, Hovsgol Aimag Map, Ulaanbaatar (?) 2006 (?)
• Jens Geu, Wanderführer Mongolei, Köngen 2008, p. 123 (shows a Russian topographic map)

50°45′N 98°30′E / 50.750°N 98.500°E / 50.750; 98.500

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