The small Orkhon Aimag forms an enclave at the border to Selenge.

The north of the aimag is characterized by alpine forests, gradually blending in the arid steppe plains of the central Mongolian highland.

), 25 km North from the Khangal sum centre *** - data includes Saikhan-Ovoo urban-type settlement (500 pop.

), 25 km North-West from the Saikhan sum centre The province has a population of over 60,000 people.

[10] The Bulgan Airport (UGA/ZMBN) has one unpaved runway and is served by regular flights to Ulaanbaatar, Khovd, and Mörön.