The Shiliin Bogd (Mongolian: Шилийн богд) is an extinct volcano in eastern Mongolia. The Shiliin Bogd 70 kilometer away from Altan Ovoo which in the center of Dariganga soum. The Shiliin Bogd is the highest peak in Sükhbaatar Province at 1,778 metres (5,833 ft) above sea level and has a crater of 2 kilometers wide and over 300 metres (980 ft) deep.[2] Shiliin or Shil means there is less water thus there are fewer herders live in this area. The Shiliin Bogd is one of most visited place for Mongolians especially for men for their belief.

Shiliin Bogd
Shiliin Bogd Location in Mongolia
Highest point
Elevation	1,778 m (5,833 ft)[1]
Coordinates	45°28′17″N 114°35′2″E[1]
Geography
Location	Mongolia
Geology
Mountain type	extinct volcano

References

External links

• Shiliin Bogd Nature Reserve

На других языках

[ru] Шилийн-Богд