Govi-Altai, Administrative province in western Mongolia
Govi-Altai Province covers 141,447 square kilometers of varied terrain, from desert landscapes to mountains reaching heights of 3,802 meters at Sutai Mount.
The province was established in 1940 during Mongolia's administrative restructuring, becoming one of the 21 major administrative regions that form the current territorial organization.
Nomadic communities in Govi-Altai maintain traditional pastoralist practices, organizing yearly Naadam festivals that feature horse racing, wrestling competitions, and archery demonstrations.
The provincial capital Altai connects to Ulaanbaatar through daily bus services from Dragon Center and regular flights via Altai Airport, which underwent renovations in 2013.
The Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area within the province shelters rare species including Govi Bears, wild Bactrian camels, and black-tailed gazelles in their natural habitat.
GPS coordinates: 45.34631,95.93258
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:13
Nemegt Formation
452.2 km
Khovd
329.5 km
Khangai Mountains
278.2 km
Ubsunur Hollow Biosphere Reserve
510.8 km
Otgontenger
280.7 km
Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
480.2 km
Beiting
549.9 km
Protectorate General to Pacify Beiting
550.6 km
Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall
492.3 km
Khorgo Uul volcano
435.2 km
Taihar Rock
478.8 km
Tövkhön Monastery
521.3 km
Lop Nur Wild Camel National Nature Reserve
558.2 km
Tore-Khol Lake
525.8 km
Toyuq
570.2 km
Munkhkhairkhan National Park
322.3 km
Tarvagatai Nuruu National Park
318.7 km
Tes River
459.7 km
Tuyugou valley
570.4 km
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
427 km
Tsambagarav Uul National Park
528.4 km
Subashi Formation
563.2 km
Ikh Bogd Uul National Park
344.9 km
Har Us Nuur National Park
408.9 km
Ulaagchinii Khar Nuur National Park
337.4 km
Khan-Khokhi Khyargas Mountain National Park
461.6 km
Khangai Nuruu National Park
468.4 km
Bulgan Gol-Ikh Ongog National Park
380.2 kmReviews
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