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Bogd Khan Uul was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1996. A biosphere reserve aims to "develop and implement sustainable development approaches" and encourage "ecological and cultural diversity", by integrating the needs of local communities with the preservation of the environment. The core
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Bogd Khan has a total area of 67,300 hectares (260 sq mi) and is located between 47°43' to 47°54'N and 106°46' to 107°10'E. Its altitudinal range is between 1,310 and 2,270 m (4,300 and 7,450 ft) above sea level. It consists of a core area of about 41,651 hectares
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