What is mongolian provinces?

Mongolia is divided into 21 provinces (aimags), with each province having several districts (sums). Here are some general facts about the provinces:

  1. Ulaanbaatar - the capital city is not part of any province and is considered a separate administrative unit.
  2. The largest province by area is Bayan-Ulgii, located in the far west of the country, bordering Kazakhstan and China.
  3. The most populous province is Khovd, located in the west, with a population of around 100,000 people.
  4. Some of the provinces are named after major cities or towns within them, such as Darkhan-Uul, Orkhon, and Selenge.
  5. The easternmost province is Dornod, which shares a border with Russia.
  6. The Gobi Desert covers parts of several provinces, including Dornogobi, Omnogobi, and Dundgobi.
  7. The northernmost province is Khuvsgul, home to the stunning Khuvsgul Lake and the Tsaatan people who still practice traditional reindeer herding.
  8. The southernmost province is Omnogobi, located in the southern part of the Gobi Desert.
  9. The western part of the country, including Bayankhongor and Uvs provinces, is home to many traditional nomadic herders.
  10. Many of the provinces have strong connections to Mongolia's history, with important historical sites and monuments located throughout the country.