Arvaikheer

Arvaikheer

Arvaikheer (Mongolian: Арвайхээр) is the capital of Övörkhangai Aimag (province) and one of the most central points of Mongolia.

It is a centre for traditional crafts, goat herding and equestrian sports, and hosts a large regional horse festival every year. Arvaikheer has a population of 19,058 (2000 census), 23,298 (2004 est.), 24,954 (2006 est.), 25,622 (2008 est.[1]).

Transportation

The Arvaykheer Airport (AVK/ZMAH) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to Ulan Bator and Altai.

References

  1. ^ Övörkhangai Aimag Sums Statistics, 2009
v · Sums of Övörkhangai
Flag of Övörkhangai
v · Provincial capitals of Mongolia
Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia

Coordinates: 46°15′58″N 102°46′40″E / 46.26611°N 102.77778°E / 46.26611; 102.77778


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