Altai () is a sum (district) of Govi-Altai Aimag (province) in western

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. It is located in the south of the

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, and is not to be confused with the aimag capital, which is also named Altai, but located in the Yesönbulag sum. Wolves are a problem in the district, and in 2001 the local government approved a wolf hunting contest, which as of 2003 had killed 56 adult wolves and 40 cubs. The government also encourages well digging in the district and runs a contest.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into four

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, which are: * Badral * Bayan-Ovoo * Bayantsagaan * Urt

References

Districts of Govi-Altai Province {{Mongolia-geo-stub