Olkhon island genghis khan biography

     Welcome to Olkhon Island, the biggest island in Baikal, with steep
mountains on the Eastern shore. The western shore ends with the many bays of
the Maloye More. The island is 72 kilometers long and 15 kilometers wide
with a population of 1500 people. The major occupations are fishing and
cattle herding. The Island's aboriginal people are Buryats. The "capital" of
the island is Khuzhir. Scientists still debate whether "Olkhon" translates
as "little forest" or "dry" as both names fit well. The amount of
precipitation is extremely low here- about 240 mm per year.
     Olkhon has a great combination of landscapes and is rich with
archeolog-ical landmarks. It was the first place on Baikal where Russian
explorers visited during the 17th century). Olkhon is the geographical,
historical and sacred center of Baikal, the heart of many legends and fairy
tales and is believed to be th