Altai, Khovd

District in Khovd Province, Mongolia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Altai (Mongolian: Алтай) is a sum (district) of Khovd Province in western of Mongolia. It is 310 km away from the city of Khovd.[1]

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Altai District
Алтай сум
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Altai District in Khovd Province
Altai District in Khovd Province
CountryMongolia
ProvinceKhovd Province
Area
  Total
13,144 km2 (5,075 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (UTC + 7)
Websitehttp://altai.kho.gov.mn/
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History

In 1968 a research team investigated 31 monuments dated to the Bronze and Early Iron Age near the border of Altai and Üyench sums.[2]

Geography

At a total area of 13,144 km2, the district is the largest by area in the province. It is also the southern most district in the province.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into four bags, which are:[3]

  • Altangadas
  • Barlag
  • Bodonch
  • Takhilt

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