Tariat (Mongolian: Тариат) is a sum (district) of Arkhangai Province in central Mongolia. As of 2009 it had a population of 5086 people (mainly Chalcha) in 2009, 644 of whom lived in the village of Tariat.
Tariat District
Тариат сум ᠲᠠᠷᠢᠶ᠋ᠠᠲᠤᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
|---|---|
 Tariat sum center view from East | |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Arkhangai Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,800 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (UTC + 8) |
Geography edit
Tariat is located 195 kilometres (121 mi) northwest of Tsetserleg, the capital of the province. To west of the town is Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, noted for its striking crater Khorgo.[1][2]
The Chuluut River flows through the district. In 1977 the Soviet geologist Kavel discovered rock images along the river.[3]
Education edit
The school in Tariat was attended by the Mongolian Social Democratic Party politician Radnaasümbereliin Gonchigdorj.[4]
References edit
- ^ Werner Elstner: Mongolei (in German). Berlin 1993, p. 161.
- ^ S. Tsedensodnom; M. Bulgantsetseg; Ts Jargalsaikhan (2006). "Untouched Landscapes of Mongolia". p. 54.
- ^ Damdinsu̇rėngiĭn T︠S︡ėvėėndorzh (2004). "Petroglyphs of Javkhlant Mountain". Shinzhlėkh Ukhaany Akademi. p. 112.
- ^ "Mongol Ulsyn Ikh Khural, 1996-2000". Montsame. p. 18.
48°09′29″N 99°53′24″E / 48.15806°N 99.89000°E
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