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The average altitude of the country is 1580 meters. The Altai Mountains occupy the north and west, while the plains are located in the south and east. Ulaanbaatar has an altitude of 1,350 meters. The highest mountain in Mongolia is the Huiten Peak situated in the Altai Mountains with an altitude of 4374 meters, while the lowest point lies at 560 meters at Lake Huhk.
The country has three mountain ranges, namely the Altai Mountains, Khangai Mountains and Khentii Mountains. The Altai Mountains have some peaks covered in glaciers with an average of 2000 meters’ altitude. Khangai Mountains occupy the north and central Mongolia; they are included in alpine and forest pastures and have a lower elevation. The Khentii Mountains have a much lower altitude and are located near the Russian border.