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Karakorum
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The former capital of the Mongol Empire is home to the important Buddhist monastery of Erdene Zuu and several other temples. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Cultural Landscape of the Orkhon Valley".
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The former capital of the Mongol Empire is home to the important Buddhist monastery of Erdene Zuu and several other temples. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the "Cultural Landscape of the Orkhon Valley".
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 8,977 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 20.72 km².
- Altitude: 1,474 metres.
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