Altai, Govi-Altai

Not to be confused with Altai City officially known as Yesönbulag District.
Altai District
Алтай сум
ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ
District
Altai District in Govi-Altai Province
Altai District in Govi-Altai Province
CountryMongolia
ProvinceGovi-Altai Province
Area
 • Total
20,256 km2 (7,821 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (UTC + 8)

Altai (Mongolian: Алтай) is a sum (district) of Govi-Altai Aimag (province) in western Mongolia. It is located in the south of the aimag, and is not to be confused with the aimag capital, which is also named Altai, but located in the Yesönbulag sum.

Wolves are a problem in the district, and in 2001 the local government approved a wolf hunting contest, which as of 2003 had killed 56 adult wolves and 40 cubs. The government also encourages well digging in the district and runs a contest.[1]

References

  1. ^ Pichaske, David R. (2003). UB03: a season in outer Mongolia. Ellis press. p. 71. ISBN 9780944024478.

44°37′06″N 94°55′09″E / 44.61833°N 94.91917°E / 44.61833; 94.91917


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