Govi-Altai Province

province of Mongolia

Govi-Altai (Mongolian: Говь-Алтай / Gowi-Altai, pronounced [ˌɡœw̜‿aɬˈtʰæˑ]) is an aimag (province) in western Mongolia.

Govi-Altai Province
Говь-Алтай аймаг
Gowi-Altai aimag
ᠭᠣᠪᠢᠠᠯᠲᠠᠢᠠᠶᠢᠮᠠᠭ
Sutai Mount (Sutay Uul) in the western part of Govi-Altai Province
Sutai Mount (Sutay Uul) in the western part of Govi-Altai Province
Flag of Govi-Altai Province
Coat of arms of Govi-Altai Province
Coordinates: 45°30′N 95°30′E / 45.500°N 95.500°E / 45.500; 95.500
CountryMongolia
Established1940
CapitalAltai City
Area
 • Total141,447.67 km2 (54,613.25 sq mi)
Highest elevation
3,802 m (12,474 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total57,440
 • Density0.41/km2 (1.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7
Area code+976 (0)148
ISO 3166 codeMN-065
Vehicle registrationГА_
Websitewww.govi-altai.gov.mn