The Mongolian Tundra, Mongolia
This description of the Mongolian Tundra in Mongolia provides an overview of the vast, remote landscape. The tundra is a vast expanse of treeless, marshy plains that stretch across the country, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including reindeer, wolves
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, located between China and Russia. The terrain is one of mountains and rolling plateaus, with a high degree of relief. The total land area of Mongolia is 1,564,116 square kilometres. Overall, the land slopes from the high Altai Mountains of the west and the north to plains and depressions in the east and the south. The Khüiten Peak in extreme western Mongolia on the Chinese border is the highest point. The lowest point is at 560 m (1,840 ft), is the Hoh Nuur or lake Huh. The country has an average elevation of 1,580 m (5,180 ft).