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POPULATION: 3.0 million AREA: 1,566,000 sq km (610,740 sq mi) LAND BOUNDARIES: 8,158 km, with Russia 3,485 km and with China 4,673 km AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 1,580 m above sea-level TERRAIN: Vast semi-desert and desert plains, mountains in west and southwest,Gobi Desert in southeast PEOPLE: Khalkha Mongols (86%), Kazaks (6%), about a dozen other Mongolian ethnic groups […]

NATURAL ZONES HIGH MOUNTAIN ZONE Mongolia is a mountainous country. The Mongolian Altai and Gobi Altai Mountain ranges extend across nearly two-thirds of the nation’s breadth. In the center of the country, the Khangai mountains divide Asia’s continental watershed with the rugged and uninhabited Khentii mountains. Climate in the high mountain zone is extreme with […]

THE MAIN DISHES OF MONGOLIA Traditional Mongolian food culture is predominantly influenced by the nomadic life as well as the extreme continental weather which results in a diet rich in meat and dairy products but limited to spices and vegetables. The uniqueness of the main ingredient “meat” can vary from beef, lamb, and goat to […]

MONGOLIAMongolia lies in the northern part of the Central Asian plateau on the 87° 44’ meridian between 119° 56’ eastern longitude and 52° 09’ and 41° 35’ northern latitudes. The distance between the country’s westernmost and easternmost points is 2.392 km (1.486.6 miles), and 1.259 km (782.5 miles) between its northernmost and southernmost points. Total […]

Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia resides on the banks of river Tuul. It was founded in 1639 as the center of Buddhism and has since grown to reflect a mix of ancient traditions, Buddhist rituals, and modern commerce and trade. It is the undisputed political, economic, and cultural hub of Mongolia. The capital is administrated […]

GER The ger is suited ideally to the country’s extreme continental climate and the nomadic life of its people. This multi-purpose dwelling is easily collapsed, transported, and put up again. The ger was developed by nomads in ancient times and has been used to the present day. A growing recent trend is shifting the movable […]

If you are planning to travel to Mongolia, the most significant thing to consider is the weather. The country experiences an extreme continental climate; it is so far inland that no sea tempers its climate. Mongolia has four seasons and each has its own character. Keep in mind that the country has an average of […]

Foreign nationals who wish to visit Mongolia must obtain visas of appropriate types corresponding to the purpose of their visit. Nationals of those countries which have concluded visa exemption agreements with Mongolia are not required to obtain a visa if the intended period of the visit is not beyond the period allowed under such arrangements. […]

Voltage The voltage in Mongolia is 220 V which is the same voltage used in China, Greece, Russia, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. 220 V has an advantage over lower voltage such as the 110 V that it is cheaper to transmit. On the other hand, 220 V is more dangerous than lower […]

If you are traveling to Mongolia for business or as a tourist, you can cut down on your expenses by investing in a local prepaid SIM card. This will save money on your data and reduce roaming charges on calls and texts. You can get a prepaid SIM card package at an affordable price. Expand […]