Selenge Province

N.Lkhagvadorj

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International anthropologists conclude that people have lived in Selenge Region since 400 ~ 500 thousand years ago as human bones found at Shaamar Sum of Selenge Aimag in 1974 indicated the time when humans first settled in the Central Asia. Selenge was the center of the Hun, which had conquered the Central Asia since the year 1 B.C. After that, Gurvan Province joined in this area during the 10th Century. From 14th Century to 18th Century, international capital flew to Mongolia as foreign trades began in Khiagt, Khuder, and Zelter. Selenge was the gateway of the international trade. As such, Selenge emerged as the center of global economy and political exchange in the 19th Century and 20th Century, advancing into the global market earlier than any other regions in Mongolia.

Selenge Province is the home of the Great Khans, such as Amgai Khan, Khotol Khan, Khabul Khan and Esuhei Khan. In 1921, the first victory of the people's revolution was made in Selenge Aimag.


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Geography/Climate	Area: 43.000㎢ Location: Selenge Aimag is located at the beautiful forest-steppe regions such as Orhon, Selenge, Kharaa, and Eroo, of the northern Mongolia. It borders Russia in the north; Bulgan in the west; Tov in the south; and Khentii in the east. It embeds Darhan-Uul Aimag at the center. Climate: There is a significant daily temperature difference. The ground is frozen and there is a heavy snow during the winter. Average temperate during the winter is between - 35°~ -42°. Rainfall is mainly distributed between summer and autumn. Average temperature in the summer is 30°~36°. The direction of the wind in the spring and autumn is frequently changed and the speed of wind is between 12 and 17m per second. Annual rainfall is 300 ~ 400mm
Population(2021)	Population : 108,878 Number of households : 29,947
Major events	Naadam Festival(July 11 ~ 13)
Tourist Attractions	Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Museum of Darkhan-Uul
Sisterhood & Friendship Provinces / Cities	Korea: Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province(Aug 2008), Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do Province(2012)


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Economy(2021)	GRDP : 1202.6 bn MNT Per capita GRDP : 11,071,000 MNT
Economy(2010)	Industrial structure - Service: Trade, restaurant industry 82.3%, leisure and lodging industry 8.2% - Manufacturing: Mining 81.8%, food 10.9%, construction material 6.3%, others 81.8%