Golden Mountains of Altai
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Russia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Golden Mountains of Altai is name for one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This region cover a large area of 6,848 square miles (17,740 km2).[1] It consist of the Altai and Katun nature reserves in Siberia, Russia. It also includes Lake Teletskoye, Belukha Mountain, and the Ukok Plateau. UNESCO stated: "The region represents the most complete sequence of altitudinal vegetation zones in central Siberia".[2] The area protects endangered snow leopards.[1] It also has large brown bears, wolverines and golden eagles.[1]
- Lake Teletskoye
- Ukok Plateau
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Altai Republic, Russia |
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Criteria | Natural: (x) |
Reference | 768rev |
Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
Area | 1,611,457 ha (6,221.87 sq mi) |
Coordinates | 50°28′N 86°00′E |
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