Showing: 1 - 3 of 3 RESULTS
lgii_city
Mongolia

Ölgii, Mongolia – A Cultural and Historical Gem in the West

Nestled in the extreme west of Mongolia, Ölgii (Oirat: Өлгий, Mongolian: [ɵɮˈɟi(ː)]; Kazakh: Өлке / Ölke, [ɵlˈce]) is the capital of the Bayan-Ölgii Aimag (province). With a population of 30,338 people, the city lies at an altitude of 1,710 meters (5,610 feet). Ölgii is a cultural and historical gem that is often overlooked in favor …