The biggest salt lake of Tibet. Located about 120 km NW of Lhasa, 15,186 ft. (4629 m) above sea level. Its area approximates 700 sq. mi. (1813 sq. km) and straddles the boundary of Damxung and Baingoin counties. Both the Tibetan name, "Nam Co", and the Mongolian name, "Tengri Nor", translate to "Heavenly Lake".
A large saline lake and associated saline and brackish marshes on the southeastern edge of the Qiangtang. The lake is fed by streams from the Nyainqentanghla Shan to the south. The lake was formerly much larger in size, and is now in the process of drying out.
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