Selenge
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Selenge

Сэлэнгэ

Mongolia's "breadbasket," a fertile province along the Selenge River known for agriculture and the ancient Kherlen fortress.

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Area

40,800 km²

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Population

107,811

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Capital

Sükhbaatar

Сүхбаатар хот

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Province Code

SEL

About Selenge

Location and Geography

Selenge Province is located in the northern part of Mongolia, occupying a region of medium-height mountains within the Orkhon–Selenge river basin, the northwestern part of the province is characterized by Jurassic sediment formations, the southern part by Hercynian granite, and the eastern part by deep intrusive granite formations.

Population and Culture

Agriculture is well developed in this region, the area has a rich historical and cultural heritage, including Hunnu-era stone statues, burial mounds and khirigsuur structures, and the legendary “Buur Kheer” steppe associated with Genghis Khan, it is also home to the sacred Buddhist monastery Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of the most important religious and cultural centers in Mongolia, the province is also known as the cradle of the People’s Revolution and Mongolian agriculture, giving it a deep historical significance.

Natural Attractions

Selenge Province features several notable natural and historical sites, including Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Soro(n)zon Rock, Altanbulag, a historically significant settlement known as the cradle of Mongolia’s revolution, hot springs, Tujin Nars National Park, Duut Rock, Saikhan Pass.

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