Tünkhel, Selenge Explained

Tünkhel (Mongolian: Түнхэл) is a town in the Mandal district of Selenge Province in northern Mongolia.[1] Formerly a timber hamlet, Tünkhel experienced a gold rush following the discovery of gold in 1991.[2] Its population expanded from 200 to 3,800 residents in just a few years.

It is 35 km SE from Züünkharaa city or 45 km along the railway. Tünkhel has a station on the Trans-Mongolian Railway. Gatsuurt gold mine is 15 km W from Tünkhel.

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48.6444°N 106.7603°W

Notes and References

  1. News: 15 October 2011 . The rise of 'Mine-golia' . 2024-08-19 . The Kathmandu Post. .
  2. News: 13 October 2010 . Mongolia: Eco-Warriors Call Attention to Economic Development Dilemma . 2024-08-19 . Eurasianet . New York . . ProQuest.