Population: 450,000

Area: 27,000 square kilometers (10,425 square miles)

This prefecture consists of more than thirty-eight nationalities, such as the Mongolia, Han, Uygur, Kazak, Hui etc. It is made up of two counties—Jinghe County, Wenquan County, one city—Bole City, and Allah Mountain Administration Precinct.

Administrative Division: 2 counties (Jinghe, Araxang); 1 county-level city (Bortala)

Seat of the Prefecture Government: 201, Qingdeli Dajie, Bortala (Bole) City

Location: Located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture neighbors Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in the south and is bordered by the Republic of Kazakhstan in the north and west.

Physical Features: Bortala is higher in the north and south, lower in the center, and the terrain gradually slopes downward from the west to the east. It has Alataw Mountain in the north and Keguqin and Boluokenu Mountains located in the south part. The centre of the prefecture is the alluvial plain formed by the Bortala River.

Climate: Bortala enjoys the north temperate continental climate that is characterized by arid weather, long sunlight hours and great temperature variations between day and night. Its annual average temperature falls around 3.7-7.4℃ (38.7-45.3℉).

"Recherche area in the west, fertile soil in the outside world," it is how the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is described. "BoerTala" which means "green prairie" in Mongolian.

The terrain of Boer Tala consists of one valley surrounded by three mountains. In the western mountain area, there is plenty of rainfall in summer; in the north and south side of the mountain, there are a lot of glacier and snow. The abundant rainfall contributes a lot to the vast expanse of pasture and gives birth to the beautiful mountains and trees. The unique geography and remote history make the unique travel resources of Boer Tala. The famous natural landscapes include: Sai Limu Lake scenic spot with high mountains, lakes and pastures; Bai Suosuo natural reserve, the largest Asian natural reserve; Aibi Lake marsh natural reserve; Sinkiang Beini natural reserve; Xiaer Xili natural reserve; Queer Stone Valley; Aer Xiati Thermal Spring, Etuo Kesai Thermal Spring and Boge Daer Thermal Spring. The humanities tour resources, including ancient city sites, rock painting groups, tumulus groups and unearthed cultural relics, like blinking pearls, demonstrate the remote history and the blending of eastern and western civilization on this ancient Silk Road of Boer Tala. "Na Damu" Pasture Festival, one of Sinkiang’s three tour festivals, held one time a year, has recreational and sports activities and is full of folk feelings. These gorgeous humanities resources and enchanting nature sceneries bring out the best in each other and form the unique culture of Boer Tala.