Dundgovi Province trip planner

Dundgovi is one of the 21 aimags of Mongolia. It is located in the south of the country, approximately 245km south of Ulaanbaatar. Its capital is Mandalgovi.ClimateDundgovi province is situated in the south of the country about 240km from capital city Ulaanbaatar. It consists largely of semi-arid steppe and low hills. Temperatures in the summer may top 32C, while winter temperatures may dip below −30C. Precipitation is scarce, and air humidity is low.Seasonal climatic problems include spring sandstorms and winter zud.TransportationThere is no commercial air transport to the Dundgobi province. Public transportation includes bus but many of the more rural sums are not on the mass transport lines. Much travel is done via mikrs (micro-bus or Russian furgon) or by private jeeps. The capital, Mandalgovi, is connected to Ulaanbaatar by a 300 km paved road completed in 2013.Many locals own 250 cc motorcycles, which they use as their main mode of transportation.Local EconomyThe province's main industry is animal husbandry and livestock products . The Dundgobi province is also noted among Mongolian locals for its airag, a traditional Mongolian alcoholic drink.Administrative Subdivision Sum centre is aimag capital Mandalgovi (Мандалговь)

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