Ulaangom

Ulaangom (Mongolian Улаангом ) is a city in the northwest of Mongolia near the Russian border. It has approximately 26,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the province of Uvs aimag and is located 939 meters above the sea level.

Geography

Ulaangom marked with "only" 939 meters above sea level one of the lowest points of western Mongolia. The city is located about 1,300 kilometers west of the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator.

Traffic

Ulaangom is linked by a highway with the capital Ulan Bator and the Russian border. The city also has an airport with flights into the country, especially in the capital. (eg Aero Mongolia, Mongolian Airlines and Eznis Airways )

Climate

The city is at an average temperature of -3.5 ° C one of the coldest places in Mongolia. In winter, the values ​​can fall down to -49.6 ° C., for up to 36.4 ° C are possible in the summer, a temperature amplitude of 86 ° C. It is this enormous dry with only 130 mm of precipitation per year.

• Location in Mongolia
• Uvs aimag