Putorana Plateau
- States
- Russia
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2010
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 69.0469444444, 94.1580555556
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1234
- WH Site
- 1234
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The Putorana Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is a vast basalt plateau formed by ancient volcanic activity, featuring dramatic landscapes of deep canyons, waterfalls, and over 25,000 lakes. Often called the "Land of a Thousand Waterfalls," it hosts unique ecosystems with rare species like the Putorana snow sheep, thriving in isolation due to its remote Arctic location. Its geological significance and biodiversity make it a natural wonder, preserved for its pristine wilderness and scientific value.
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• Putorana Plateau