Caption: Bole Border Economic Cooperation Zone (BLBECZ) was authorized and established as a national border zone by the State Council in 1992. The Zone is in fact an integrated part of the development of Bole City, which has long been considered the key city of Buoertala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture.
The Zone has been developing fast. The total planned area of the Zone is around 7.83 km2. The industrial section within the Zone covers an area of 4.85 km2, which is around 61.9% of the total area.
The development of the Zone is greatly enhanced by a good transportation system. It has a fine railroad; its Ala Mountain Highway is also drawing investors. The major industries of Bole include cotton, sugar, edible oil and beverages.