Khuvsgul Aimag (Province)
Khuvsgul aimag is bordered with Russia to the north, Zavkhan aimag to the west, Bulgan aimag to the east and Arkhangai aimag to the south. It is located in Khangai Mountain Region. The main mountains are Khuvsgul Tagna and Sayan Mountains which are belong to the Khangai mountain range. Highest point of Delgerkhaan Mountain is at 3,491m above the sea level and the aimag has average elevation of 1,650-2,050m above the sea level.
This aimag is considered to be one of the most beautiful places of Mongolia with its snow capped majestic mountain ranges, deep blue lakes, thick forests, vast river valleys. Dayan Deerkh limestone and marble sediment cave in Tsagaan-Uur sum which is one of the natural attractions of Khuvsgul aimag. Sometimes Khuvsgul aimag is called Mongolian Switzerland due to its natural beauty, wilderness and historical sites. The aimag's 24 sums are divided into three regions, High Mountain, Low Mountain and Forrest-Steppe.
Selenge Aimag (Province)
Selenge aimag is located in the northern Mongolia, between Orkhon and Selenge river basins and forest steppe region with hills and mountains. It has total area of 43 thousand square kilometers and borders with Russia to the north, Khentii aimag to the northeast, Tuv aimag to the southeast and southwest, and Bulgan aimag to the west. Some of the big lakes, including Burenkhaan, Bayankhaan, Tovkhonkhaan, Dulaankhaan, Delgerkhaan and Songolbuteel, are located in Selenge aimag. The aimag is elevated at 1,427 to 2,226m above the sea level.
The largest river of Mongolia is Selenge that flows through this aimag. Therefore, the aimag is named after the Selenge river. Orkhon, Tuul, Kharaa, Yeruu, Iven, Burgaltai, Shuren, Mankhtai, Sharyn gol and other many rivers are the part of the Selenge river basin.
