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Arkhangai
The Arkhangai Province or Arkhangai Aimag ( mn, Архангай аймаг, Arhangai aimag, ; "North Khangai") is one of the 21 aimags of Mongolia. It is located slightly west of the country's center, on the northern slopes of the Khangai Mountains. It is composed of 19 soums. Geography The Arkhangai aimag is located in the interior of the country and borders to the following other aimags: Bulgan (north east), Övörkhangai (south east), Bayankhongor (south), Zavkhan (west), and Khövsgöl (north west). The highest point is Kharlagtai Peak at 3,529 m (11,578 ft), while the lowest point is the area on the confluence of the Orkhon and Tamir rivers at 1,290 m (4,232 ft). The most well-known mountain is the extinct volcano Khorgo, which is part of the Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. Bodies of water The rivers Chuluut, Khanui, and Tamir have their origins in the valleys of the Khangai Mountains. Together with some smaller tributarie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsetserleg (city)
Tsetserleg , also romanized as Cecerleg ( mn, Цэцэрлэг, ; "park" or "garden") is the capital of Arkhangai Aimag (province) in Mongolia. It lies on the northeastern slopes of the Khangai Mountains, southwest of Ulaanbaatar. It has a population of 16,553 (2000 census, with Erdenebulgan sum rural territories population was 18,519), 16,618 (2003 est.), 16,300 (2006 est.). Tsetserleg is geographically located in the Bulgan sum in the south of the aimag. It is not to be confused with Tsetserleg sum in the north. In 1992 Tsetserleg was designated as Erdenebulgan sum, which has an area of . History Tsetserleg is an ancient cultural and commercial centre. It was once the seat of a monastery ( Zayiin Gegeen Monastery), built by the First Khalkh Zaya Pandita, Luvsanperenlei (1642–1715) (who should not be confused with Zaya Pandita Namkhaijantsan (1599–1662)). It consisted of the main Guden Süm, the Right, or Summer Semchin Temple, and the Left, or Winter Semchin Temple, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sums Of Mongolia
A district ( mn, сум, , , ; "arrow"), is a second level administrative subdivision of Mongolia. The 21 Provinces of Mongolia are divided into 331 districts.Montsame News Agency. ''Mongolia''. 2006, Foreign Service office of Montsame News Agency, , p. 46 On average, each district administers a territory of with about 5,000 inhabitants, primarily nomadic herders. Its total revenue is 120 million Mongolian tögrög, Tögrög, 90% of which comes from national subsidies. Each district is again subdivided into ''bags'' (brigades; sometimes spelled ''baghs''). Most bags are of an entirely virtual nature. Their purpose is to sort the families of nomads in the district into groups, without a permanent human settlement. Officially, and occasionally on maps, many district seats (sum centers) bear a name different from that of the district. However, in practice the district seat (sum center) is most often referred to under the name of the district, to the point of the official name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamir River
The Tamir () is a river flowing through the valleys of the Khangai Mountains in the Arkhangai aimag of central Mongolia. For most of its length, the Tamir is divided into two branches, the Northern Tamir (, ) and the Southern Tamir (, ). The Northern Tamir starts between the ''Shalkhagiin Khoit'' mountain range and the ''Togoo'' Mountain in the Ikh-Tamir sum. The southern Tamir starts about 25 km to the south-west in the Bulgan sum at the end of the ''Khairkhny'' mountain range. The two branches run a roughly north-eastern course up to their confluence at the sum center of Battsengel sum. The Tamir is a main tributary of the Orkhon River, which it meets in Ögii Nuur sum, opposite to the namesake Ögii Lake Ögii Lake (, ) is a freshwater lake in eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia. The lake, designated as a Ramsar Site of International Importance, is known for its fish and for birdlife. It is a stopover point for migrating waterbirds of the fa .... Tamir = streng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khanui
Khanui River () is a river flowing down through the valleys of the Khangai Mountains in central Mongolia. It starts in the Chuluut sum of Arkhangai aimag at the north slopes of the Khan-Öndör mountain. It passes next to the center of Erdenemandal sum, and ends in the Khutag-Öndör sum of Bulgan aimag where it discharges into the Selenge. It is long, and has a drainage basin of . Great Soviet Encyclopedia
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Mongolia
Mongolia; Mongolian script: , , ; lit. "Mongol Nation" or "State of Mongolia" () is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of , with a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world's most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population. The territory of modern-day Mongolia has been ruled by various nomadic empires, including the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the First Turkic Khaganate, and others. In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson Kublai Khan conquered China proper and established the Yuan dynasty. After the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongolia Arkhangai Sum Map
Mongolia; Mongolian script: , , ; lit. "Mongol Nation" or "State of Mongolia" () is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of , with a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world's most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population. The territory of modern-day Mongolia has been ruled by various nomadic empires, including the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the First Turkic Khaganate, and others. In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson Kublai Khan conquered China proper and established the Yuan dynasty. After the collapse of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulgan, Arkhangai
Bulgan ( mn, Булган) is a sum (district) of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia Mongolia; Mongolian script: , , ; lit. "Mongol Nation" or "State of Mongolia" () is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of , with a population of just 3.3 million, .... In 2009, its population was 2,434.Dec. 31 2009 estimation. Arkhangai Aimag Statistical Service References Populated places in Mongolia Districts of Arkhangai P ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tariat
Tariat ( mn, Тариат, crop) is a sum (district) of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. As of 2009 it had a population of 5086 people (mainly Chalcha) in 2009, 644 of whom lived in the village of Tariat. Geography Tariat is located northwest of Tsetserleg, the capital of the province. To west of the town is Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, noted for its striking crater Khorgo. The Chuluut River flows through the district. In 1977 the Soviet geologist Kavel discovered rock images along the river. Education The school in Tariat was attended by the Mongolian Social Democratic Party politician Radnaasümbereliin Gonchigdorj Radnaasümbereliin Gonchigdorj ( mn, Раднаасүмбэрэлийн Гончигдорж; born 1953) is Mongolian politician from the Mongolian Social Democratic Party and he has served twice as the Chairman of the legislature of Mongolia fr .... References Populated places in Mongolia Districts of Arkhangai Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orkhon River
The Orkhon River (; mn, Орхон гол, ''Orkhon gol'', Old Chinese: 安侯水 ''(*arhoushui)'') is a river in Mongolia. The Orkhon river derives its name from the Old Turkic prefix "or" meaning "middle", and "khan" or king. It rises in the Khangai Mountains in the Tsenkher sum of Arkhangai aimag at the foot of the Suvraga Khairkhan mountain. From there, it crosses the border into Övörkhangai aimag and follows the upper Orkhon valley in an eastern direction until it reaches Kharkhorin. On this stretch, very close to the Orkhon, the Ulaan Tsutgalan river features a waterfall, wide and high, which is a popular destination for tourists. From Kharkhorin it flows northwards until it reaches Bulgan aimag, and then north-east to join the Selenge River next to Sükhbaatar city in Selenge aimag, close to the Russian border. The Selenge then flows further north into Russia and Lake Baikal. With , the Orkhon is longer than the Selenge, making it the longest river in Mongol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsetserleg, Arkhangai
Tsetserleg ( mn, Цэцэрлэг сум; "Garden District") is a sum (district) of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. In 2009, its population was 3,813.Dec. 31 2009 estimation. Arkhangai Aimag Statistical Service The sum is located in the north of the aimag, both geographically and administratively separate from the aimag capital Tsetserleg Tsetserleg ( mn, Цэцэрлэг, ''garden'') may signify:
* Tsetserleg (city), the capital of Arkhangai aimag in Mongolia
* two sums (districts) in different aimags of Mongolia:
** Tsetserleg, Arkhangai
** Tsetserleg, Khövsgöl
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Khangai Mountains
The Khangai Mountains ( mn, Хангайн нуруу, Hangain nuruu, ); form a mountain range, range in central Mongolia, some west of Ulaanbaatar. Name Two provinces of Mongolia are named after the Khangai mountains: Arkhangai (North Khangai) and Ovorkhangai (South Khangai). The mild climate area where the two provinces meet (in eastern Khangai) is known as the cradle of Mongolian and nomadic civilization. The plains at the foot of the eastern Khangai host the Orkhon Valley, Orkhon Valley World Heritage Site. The Xiongnu capital Luut Khot (Lungcheng), the Xianbei state, Xianbei capital Ordo and the Rouran capital Moomt (Mume) are said to have been located there. Later empires also established their capitals there: e.g. the Uyghur Khaganate (745–840) built their capital Ordu-Baliq in the region. Features The tallest mountain is Otgontenger ( "Youngest sky"), which is about 4,000 metres tall. It is revered by the Mongols and state ceremonies are held there. Suvraga Khairkha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ögii Lake
Ögii Lake (, ) is a freshwater lake in eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia. The lake, designated as a Ramsar Site of International Importance, is known for its fish and for birdlife. It is a stopover point for migrating waterbirds of the family ''Anatidae''. Almost half the lake is less than deep. There are several ger tourist camps around the lake, as well an information and training center. See also *Ramsar sites in Mongolia Mongolia joined the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat on April 8, 1998. There are currently 11 wetlands designated as Ramsar sites in Mongolia. List Map See also * Ramsar Convention ... References Lakes of Mongolia Ramsar sites in Mongolia {{Mongolia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
