Bulgan Province

Geobox|Province
country = Mongolia
name = Bulgan Aimag
other_name = _mn. Булган аймаг
coordinates_type = adm1st
lat_d = 48 |lat_m = 48 |lat_NS = N
long_d = 103 |long_m = 33 |long_EW = E


symbol_type = Coat of arms
symbol = Bulgan.gif

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established = 1938
capital = Bulgan
area = 48700
population = 56428
population_as_of = 2005
population_density = 1.16
timezone = UTC+8
area_code = +976 (0)134
code1_type = License plate
code1 = БУ_ (_ variable)
code2_type = ISO 3166-2 code
code2 = MN-067
website = http://gate1.pmis.gov.mn/bulgan/

Bulgan ( _mn. Булган) is one of the 21 aimags (provinces) of Mongolia, located in northern Mongolia. Its capital is also named Bulgan.

Geography

The aimag is surrounded by the aimags Khövsgöl in the northwest, Arkhangai in the southwest, Övörkhangai in the south, Töv in the southeast, and Selenge in the northeast. The small Orkhon Aimag forms an enclave at the border to Selenge.

The north of the aimag is characterized by alpine forests, gradually blending in the arid steppe plains of the central Mongolian highland. The main rivers are the Orkhon and the Selenge, both of which enter the aimag from Övörkhangai. As a result, southern Bulgan is one of Mongolia's few arable regions.

Transportation

The Bulgan Airport (UGA/ZMBN) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to Ulan Bator, Khovd, and Mörön.

Administrative Subdivision

^* - The aimag capital

References