Erdenenmandal ( ) is a small town and

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Arkhangai Province Arkhangai Province () is one of the 21 provinces of Mongolia. It is located slightly west of the country's center, on the northern slopes of the Khangai Mountains. It is composed of 19 districts. History The province was founded in 1931. Admi ...

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. There is a small central post office and a small market area. Basic supplies can be purchased at the market area. Diesel and gasoline are available but not on a regular basis. The area may go days or longer without fuel for vehicles. During the harsh Mongolian winters nomads from many miles away may relocate to the outskirts of Erdenemandal, setting up their gers (or

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s) in a manner to protect themselves from wind and snow.

Climate

Erdenemandal experiences a

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''Dwc'') with long, dry, very cold winters and short, warm summers.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into six

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, which are: * Alag-Uul * Erdene-Uul * Ider-Ulaan * Khan-Undur * Teel * Ulziit

Tourist attractions

* Tsagaan Buurug Lake

References

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