Territory: 55,300 km² Population (2000): 95,500 Center: Tsetserleg, 468 km from UB Number of Soums: 19 Arkhangai Province was established in 1931. Detailed map of the province

The Arkhangai Aimag is situated at the heart of the Khangai Mountain range, with a landscape of mountains, steppes, and plains. The province has an average altitude of 2,414 meters, with its highest peak being Kharalagtai (3,539 meters), crowned with eternal snows. The lowest point lies at the confluence of the Orkhon and Tamir rivers at 1,290 meters.

More than 70% of the territory comprises pastureland, with hay cultivation covering nearly 2% and approximately 1% devoted to crops. Coniferous and deciduous forests blanket about 15% of the aimag. Agriculture dominates the province's economy. Around 45,000 hectares of agricultural land support local farmers who cultivate cereals, potatoes, and other crops, producing over 20,000 tons of grain annually.

The province is home to diverse wildlife, including black-tailed gazelles, wild sheep, snow leopards, lynx, musk deer, bears in the mountains, marmots, foxes, and many others.

Numerous peaks remain covered in eternal snows year-round. Notable summits include Suvraga, Noyon, Khan-Undur, Khanui, and Khunui.

The Orkhon, Chuluut, and South and North Tamir rivers flow from the Khangai Mountain range, while freshwater lakes include Olgii and Terkh.

These lakes and rivers teem with taimen, lenok, and perch.

The region also boasts numerous natural hot springs—Khadat, Mukhar Khujirt, Bora tal, Tsagaa, somon, and Belkh—along with enchanting destinations such as Horgo Volcano and the dramatic rock formations of Takhar Chuluut.

The province is home to 1,700 different plant species, with 20% valued for their therapeutic properties, including several rare varieties.

Arkhangai Province contains numerous historical sites. Stone Age artifacts have been discovered in the Orkhon, Tamir, and Chuluut basins. The inscriptions of Bilge Khan and Kul-Tegena can be found at the Tsaidam monuments in Taikhar Chuluu and in Khashaat Soum. The ruins of the ancient Uighur Khanate capital in Khotont Soum are particularly impressive.

Livestock: 2,119,300, comprising:

Horses: 271,600 Camels: 800 Cattle: 428,100 Sheep: 914,200 Goats: 504,600