Ulaangom
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Ulaangom (Template:IPAc-en; Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Langx Script error: No such module "IPA".) is the capital of Uvs Province in Mongolia. It is located on the slopes of the Kharkhiraa mountain, Script error: No such module "convert". southwest from Uvs Lake shore and Script error: No such module "convert". south from the Russian border.
Description
The city has a population of 37,754 (2022 census), 26,319 (2000 census), 23,000 (2006 est.),[1] 22,300 (end of 2008 est.)[2] or 37.8% of the total population of Uvs aimag. It is divided into two suburban areas named Chandmani (Script error: No such module "Lang".) and Uliasny Khev (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
A Consulate of Tuva Republic of Russia is located in Ulaangom, and a Representative Office of Uvs Province in Kyzyl, the capital of Tuva.
History
Ulaangom is believed to have been founded in 1686. The foundation of the Ulaangom Monastery was erected in 1871 as Dechinravjaa Monastery. Historical evidence indicates that there were grain plantations in operation in late 17th century in the area of Ulaangom.[3]
Climate
Ulaangom experiences an extremely continental cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with long, dry, frigid winters and short, warm summers. Precipitation is very low, with an annual average of Script error: No such module "convert".. Owing to its location in a deep valley near the center of the Siberian High, Ulaangom is subject to temperature inversions reaching up to Script error: No such module "convert". colder than middle and upper mountain slopes. It is thus one of the coldest places in Mongolia[4] despite lying at a lower altitude than most of the country. Temperatures can reach Script error: No such module "convert". or lower in the winter and Script error: No such module "convert". or more in the summer.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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Culture
The city has monuments from the communist era, such as a monument of Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal, who was born in Uvs aimag and led the country for more than 40 years, in front of the Provincial Government Building. There are many educational and cultural organizations and institutions in the city. There is a branch of a university, a vocational college and 5 secondary schools.
Tourist attractions
Transportation
Ulaangom is connected to the Russian border by highway, and imports its electricity from the Russian Federation. The old airport is no longer in service. New Ulaangom Airport is called Deglii Tsagaan and it is situated north of the city. The new runway and terminal were completed in June 2011 and the first jetliner of Eznis Airways landed on June 26, 2011 from Ulaanbaatar. As of May 2017, Hunnu Air was the only airline that had regular scheduled flight from Ulaanbaatar.
Notable natives
References
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- ↑ Ministry of Health of Mongolia. National Center for Health Development. Health Indicators 2006 Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Uvs Aimag Statistical Office.2008 Annual Report Template:Webarchive
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