Hovd River
river, Mongolia
Also known as: Kobdo River
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The Hovd River, also known as the Hovd Gol, is a significant river in western Mongolia. It originates from the glaciers of the Mongolian Altai Mountains and flows into the Great Lakes region of the Mongolian interior. The Hovd River is one of the largest rivers that drain into this region, alongside the Zavkhan River. The town of Hovd, the administrative center of the Hovd province, is located in its northern foothills and is commercially linked to Har Us Nuur (lake), which the river feeds.12
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