
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, and is home to over half the country's population of about 3 million people. Human habitation dates back more than 300,000 years. The city is located along the Tuul River Valley. Due to its location deep in the interior of Asia, and its high elevation, Ulaanbaatar is the coldest national capital in the world. The image was acquired September 19, 2022, covers an area of 21.2 by 36.6 km, and is located at 47.9 degrees north, 106.9 degrees east. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA26289
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PIA26289
Date Created
April 26, 2024
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JPL
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