Orkhon river.
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ORKHON RIVER IN MONGOLIA
Orkhon river. One of the largest rivers of Mongolia. Originated in Arkhangai aimag, it passes through the north-west part of Uvurkhangai aimag, and then flows
through the eastern part of Arkhangai aimag, Bulgan aimag, Selenge aimag and emptying into Orkhon river near the Sukhbaatar. The largest tributaries
are Tamir and Tuul rivers.
The Orkhon river rises in the Khangai Mountain Range and flows 1,124 kilometers to join the Orkhon river in northen Mongolia and so to Lake Baikal. The main tributaries
of the Orkhon river are the Tamir and Yeroo rivers which rise in the Khentii and Khangai mountain ranges.
The Orkhon river has numerous species of fish, such as Pike, Mirror Carp, Baikal Sturgeon, Taimen, Sig, River Perch, Siberian Umber, Roach, Ide, Bull Ide, Golden Carp,
Amur Catfish and Burbot.
The main attraction in the upper course is the Orkhon waterfall which is situated in the historically significant Orkhon Valley. Also called Ulaan
Tsutgalan, the waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20,000 years ago.
The length - 698 miles (1,124km.)
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