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
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 Altai Mountains | |
| Location | Altai Republic, Russia |
| Includes |
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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 |
  Location of Golden Mountains of Altai in Russia | |
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