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Mongolia

We are researching the regional information of Mongolia. The country of Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Mongolia.

Mongolia

Location

It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, bordering the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Area

About 1.57 million km2

Capital (approximate population)

Ulaanbaatar(1.34 million)

Business-related cities other than Ulaanbaatar (approximate population)

Erdenet(87,000), Darkhan(74,000), etc.

Population

about 3.35 million

Racial Composition

Mongolian 96%, Others

Language

Mongolian

Religion

Buddhist 53%, non-religious 36%, others
- Gandantegchenling Monastery
- Megjid Janraisig Datsan

Culture

The ancient Mongolian nomadic culture has a strong influence.
- Gorkhi Terelj National Park
- Gobi Desert
- Genghis Khan Statue Complex
- Hustai National Park
- National history museum
- Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
- Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet
- Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Education

There are 12 years of primary and secondary education.
- National University of Mongolia
- Mongolian University of Science and Technology
- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Mongolian National University of Education
- Mongolian University of Life Sciences
- Mongolia International University


- The National Library of Mongolia

Overview of Modern and Contemporary Mongolian History

1636 The Manchu (Qing Empire) conquered Southern Mongolia and named it Inner Mongolia.
1691 The Qing empire makes northern Mongolia a protectorate and named it Outer Mongolia.
1727 The Kyakhta Treaty amends the border between Russia and the Qing Empire
1911 The Qing Dynasty fell after the Xinhai Revolution. Outer Mongolia declares independence
1919 Chinese warlords occupy Outer Mongolia
1920 Mongolian People's Party founded
1921 Mongolian People's Government established. declare independence
1924 Declaration of the People's Republic of Mongolia
1939 Nomonhan Incident
1961 UN accession
1990 Multi-party system introduced
1992 Enforcement of new constitution

Politics

It is a semi-presidential parliamentary democratic republic. The president appoints the prime minister, who forms the cabinet. The legislative branch is unicameral.
- Government Palace
- Supreme Court of Mongolia

GDP per capita

$4,151

Economy

From cattle ranching and agriculture to mining, trade, services and real estate are booming.


Asia

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