Khangai, Arkhangai

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

Khangai (Mongolian: Хангай) is a sum (district) of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. In 2009, its population was 2,926.[1]

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Khangai District
Хангай сум
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Khangai District in Arkhangai Province
Khangai District in Arkhangai Province
CountryMongolia
ProvinceArkhangai Province
Area
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4,400 km2 (1,700 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (UTC + 8)
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The territory is dominated by the Khangai Mountain Range, and is known for its vegetation. It includes several bio-zones including mountain and mountain steppe zones, and Siberian taiga forest. Species in the area include the elk, Siberian roe deer, wolf, fox, wild boar, ibex, lynx and brown bear. Flora in the area, includes Iris tigridia.[2]

Administrative divisions

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

  • Arbayasgalan
  • Bayan-Ulaan
  • Chandmani
  • Gichgene
  • Noyon Khangai
  • Terkh

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