Khentii Mountains
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| Khentii Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Khentii | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Asralt Khairkhan |
| Elevation | 2,800 m (9,200 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Хэнтийн нуруу |
| Geography | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Aimags | Khentii, Töv and Dornod |
| Range coordinates | 48°47′N 109°10′E / 48.78°N 109.17°ECoordinates: 48°47′N 109°10′E / 48.78°N 109.17°E |
The Khentii Mountains (Mongolian: Хэнтийн нуруу) are a mountain range in the Töv and Khentii Provinces in northern Mongolia. The chain overlaps the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area and includes Mongolia's sacred mountain, Burkhan Khaldun, which is associated with the origin of Genghis Khan.
The range forms the watershed between the Arctic Ocean (via Lake Baikal) and the Pacific Ocean basins. Rivers originating in the range include the Onon, Kherlen, and Tuul.
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