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Övörkhangai Province

Övörkhangai (; "South Khangai") is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia. Its capital is Arvaikheer.

The Shankh Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries, is located in this province, as well as Erdene Zuu monastery and Tövkhön Monastery. Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, was located adjacent to the Erdene Zuu monastery.

Geography

The province is located in central Mongolia. The Khangai Mountains cover its northern and northwestern parts. A steppe plain stretches to the south, and the extreme south enters the foothills of the Mongolian part of the Altai Mountains.

Administrative subdivisions

As of 2009, the aimag is subdivided into 19 sums.

Economy

In 2018, the province contributed to 1.52% of the total national GDP of Mongolia.

Culture

Övörkhangai Province held Mongolia area's first Special Olympics Games events in 2015.

Transportation

The Arvaikheer Airport (AVK/ZMAH) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to Ulaanbaatar and Altai.

Bus travels from Arvaikheer to Ulaanbaatar.

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