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ULAANBAATAR CITY
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| The city, situated at an altitude of 1,351 meters above sea level, stretches from east to west across the Tuul River valley. It has a population of around 800 000 and a surface area of 135,800 hectares. Holy mountains surround it; the Bogd Uul Mountain to the south, the Songino Mountain to the west, the Bayanzurkh Mountain to the east and the Chingeltei Mountain to the north. |
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TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
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| Situated 80km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, Terelj is famous for its unique granite rock formations and pristine alpine scenery, and is a popular destination for tourists based in the capital and for Mongolians on weekend trips. The park lies at an altitude of 1600m and offers activities such as hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, skiing and rock climbing. |
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Mt. HUSTAI NURUU
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| The Natural reserve covers 900 square kilometers, and has been enjoyed satate protection since 1993 to conserve biodiversity and facilities the re-introduction to the wild Takhi (Przewalskis wild horse)-now underway. Przewalski(Russian) has discovered first in 1930 in Mongolia. during the period of 1930-1960 the wild horse bodies were wanished totally. |
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KHARKHORIN CITY
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| Once were the imperial site of Kharakhorum is located on the right bank of the Orkhon River and on the North Eastern slopes of the empire for only 32 years of those 140 years since 13th century. It served first of all as a base camp for the leader of the Kereit tribe, before being used by Chinggis Khaan in 1222 as a supply point for the Mongol armies. Cereals were grown there to feed the army, agricultural implements and weapons were cast there. |
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