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Uvs Province

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  • NationMongolia
  • Government NameUvs Province
  • GovernorCh.Chimed

Symbol

Coat of arms

Coat of arms

 

History

  • The history of Uvs Aimag is not long relatively, but its origin belonged to the ancient time.
  • The major city, Ulaangom is one of the first cities of Mongolia which were founded in the late 17th Century.

Basic Information

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Geography/Climate
  • Area : 69,585㎢
  • Location : Uvs Aimag is located at the east part of Mongolia, called Ikh nuuruudiin khotgor. At 1336km away from Ulaanbaatar City. To the North, it borders Russia; to the East, Zabkhan; to the South, Khobd; and to the West, Bayanolgii Aimag.
  • Climate : Since Uvs Aimag is located in Ikh Nuuruudiin Xotgor of the Altai Mountains, it has a capricious climate. The air pressure of Ikh Nuuruudiin Xotgor is up to 1054hPa, and the temperature is down to 50 degrees Celsius in January. It is the coldest place in Mongolia. Its average annual rainfall is 100 to 150 mms, and 200 to 250mms in prairies, and 250 to 300mms in high mountains respectively. The heaviest rainfall occurs in July and August, and the least rainfall in January and February. The average velocity of the wind is 4㎧
Population(2021)
  • Population : 84,095
  • Number of households : 22,315
Major events
  • Western Mongolian Art Festival(Aug.)
Tourist Attractions
  • Huangshan, Wanfo Lake, Jiuhuashan, tiānzhùshān, Tiantangzhai, Xidi Town, Hongcun, etc
Sisterhood & Friendship Provinces / Cities
  • China: Altay(2005), Hami(2011), Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region(2005), Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (2011)
  • Japan: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture(2008)
  • Russia, Republic of Khakassia(1998), Republic of Tuva(2002), Republic of Kalmykia(2014)
  • Others: Ladakh, India(2012)

Economic Status

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Economy(2021)
  • GRDP : 576.5 bn MNT
  • Per capita GRDP : 6,798,000 MNT

Others

  • Contact : Administrative management department
  • Address： Government office of Uvs province
  • Tel.：+976-70454718
  • Fax.：+976-70454095
  • Official Website : https://uvs.gov.mn/