Geography/Climate |
- Area : 47,400㎢
- Location : It borders the Shinjan-Uigur of China across the Altai Mountains to the west on 450km, Uuliin Altai of Russia across the Siilhemii Mountains to the north on 225km, Uvs Aimag to the east on 165km, and Uvs Aimag to the east on 165km, and Hovd Aimag to the southeast on 450km.
- Climate : It has a continental climate and high temperature difference between day and night because it is located at the Northern Hemisphere of the earth. The annual rainfall is 102.6mm. It is cold because of its high sea level altitude. The annual rainfall of Altai Nuruu surrounded with high mountains reached up to 400~500m. It is located at a desert region while it has also a variety in temperature and ecosystem. The annual average wind velocity is 4~9m/s. The temperature ranges from 32 degrees to 30 degrees below zero.
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Population(2021) |
- Population : 112,836
- Number of households : 25,630
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Major events |
- 'Nauryz festival' Kazakh ethnic New Year's Day(Mar.), 'Golden Eagle' festival(Oct.)
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Tourist Attractions |
- Tsagaan River, Altai Tavan Bogd
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Sisterhood & Friendship Provinces / Cities |
- China: Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
- Others: Turkistan Region(formerly South Kazakhstan Province), Kazakhstan
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