Telmen Lake

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Telmen Lake (Mongolian: Тэлмэн нуур) is a saltwater lake in Zavkhan Province, Mongolia. It is located in both the Nömrög and Telmen districts. Three islands are located in the lake, which is a gathering point for migratory birds. The lake has been designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

Average temperature ranges from -32 °C in January to 12 °C in July. From 6,210 to 3,960 years ago, as determined by radiocarbon dating, Lake Telmen was between 15 and 20m shallower than it is at present.

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Type
lake
Area
198 km²
Elevation
1,789 m

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The text on this page comes from: Telmen Lake (en.wikipedia.org), as of 30 July 2026

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