Khövsgöl Province: Geography and history
The round-topped Tarvagatai, Bulnain, and Erchim sub-ranges of the Khangai massif dominate the south and southwest of the largely mountainous province, and north and west of Lake Khövsgöl lie the alpine Khoridol Saridag, Ulaan Taiga, and Mönkh Saridag mountains. The central and eastern parts of the province are less mountainous, but still hilly.
The region is well known in Mongolia for its natural environment, and Lake Khövsgöl, the largest freshwater lake, is one of the country's major tourist attractions. The largest forests of Mongolia are located around and to the north of the lake, extending the South Siberian taiga.
The aimag was founded in 1931. Khatgal was the administrative center until 1933; since then it has been Mörön.