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Population

Mongolia has a population of approximately 2.7 million (the rest are minority peoples in China and the Soviet Union), population density is only 3.6 persons per square mile. The population is split between urban and rural dwellers. Except for a concentration of 1,000,000 people in Ulaanbaatar, the capital, the rest of the population is sparsely distributed in rural urban areas in the vast countryside.
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The most of the population is young and growing rapidly. About 82 percent of the population, however, is of the Khalkh ethnic group, making the nation extremely homogeneous; in the western part of the country, the largest ethnic groups are the Kazakh (5 percent), the Uriankhai-Tuva, the Tsaatan and the Khoton. Descendants of the Oirad speak a slightly different dialect of Mongolian. They are subdivided into several ethnic groups: the Bayad (2.1 percent), the Durvud (2.8 percent), the Zakhchin, Myangat, Uuld and the Torguud. The Buryad represent 1.7 percent of the population. Among the other groups are the Dariganga (1.3 percent) in the south-east of the country, as well as the Uzemchin and Barga in the west. « less

Mongolia in the 13th century

Mongolia is famous for its heritage of ancient history in the world. The historic heritage of Mongolia is mainly related to Chinggis Khaan, the warrior-statesman, who in the 13th century, united the Mongolian people into a strong nation and conquered a swath of the world from modern-day Korea to southern Russia and in invading deep into Europe, and the cultural achievements of his grandson, Khubilai Khan, in China are well-known in world history.
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In 1206, Temuujin became Chinggis Khaan, the great khaan of the Mongols, having succeeded in rallying to his person all the dispersed Mongol and Turkish tribes, and having destroyed his powerful enemies, the Tatars, the Khereid, and the Naiman, and their entire race was scattered like ashes. Three phases were notable in the years after the 1206 coronation.

The first phases included the initial invasion during Chinggis Khaan's lifetime: 1206 to 1227 (one of the assumed dates of his death). In this period, the Mongols swept over north China, taking Daidu (as Beijing was then called), attaching and defeating the sultan of the Khwarezm who ruled over a large part of the Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and most of Iran), capturing Samarqand and Bukhara, before crossing the Caucasus and defeating the Russians and the Qipqak Turkish in the Crimea.

The second phase, the period of consolidation, marked the expansion of the empire under the reign of Ugudei, third son and successor of the Chinggis Khaan, from 1229 to 1241. Ugudei finished the conquest of North China (1229-1234) and destroyed the Jin dynasty. « less

Mongolia in 20th century

After the collapse of the empire, Mongolia was subjugated by Manchu dynasty for 200 hundred years, and then in 1911 the Mongols Monarchy was established.
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The struggle of D.Sukhbaatar and his fellow revolutionaries against the Manchu brought about complete political and territorial independence in 1921. As the result of the Mongolian People’s revolution in 1921, Mongolia was released from Manchu colonization. It was dark years under the oppression of Manchu that had made Mongolia left behind world development.

The victory of People’s revolution enabled the country to embark on a new course of development, focusing on strengthening the state independence of Mongolia. During the period from 1921 to 1924, the new government carried out important changes in the political, economical, social spheres of the limited monarchy of Mongolia. « less

Modern Mongolia

In 1990’s, Mongolia transferred to Free Market economy and Democracy, and set the goal of building “democratic human socialism” based on a multi-party democracy. The great civilization started with the support of Soviet Union. In January 1992, a new constitution was established.
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The first President of Mongolia was elected by public election in 1993, which was very new to the people that they actually had the opportunity to choose their own leader. The president is elected for a four year term. The Mongolian first president was P.Ochirbat. Mongolia elects the Parliament on national level. The State Great Assembly, the parliament has 76 members, elected for a four year term in single-seat constituencies. Heavy industries, power plants, secondary schools, railways, telephone stations and telegraph lines have been built. A number of people increased who settled in major big cities such as Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, Erdenet and Dornod.

We, Gucci World Tours Corporation are happy to invite you all to make a wonderful journey across Mongolia, the Great Empire of Chinggis Khaan and the land of Mongols with unique nomadic way of life, based in livestock rising and living in traditional gers, is of great interest to overseas tourists. « less

Geography

Mongolia, the ancient nomadic Mongols is located in the heart of Central Asia. It borders with the Russia in the north and the People's Republic of China in the south. Mongolia's total land area is 604,250 square miles (1,564,116 km²).
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Mongolia is the fifth largest country in Asia and the seventeenth largest in the world. It is more than two times larger than the U.S. state of Texas and slightly larger than Spain, France and Germany combined.This beautiful country of forever-blue sky is surrounded by High Altai Rocky Mountains in the west; dense forested areas in the north, vast plain in the east, and Gobi desert in the south. Much of Mongolia consists of steppes. The highest point in Mongolia is the Khuiten Peak in the Tavan Bogd massif in the far west at 4,374 m (14,350 ft). The basin of the lake Uvs Nuur, shared with Tuva Republic in Russia, is a natural World Heritage Site. « less

Climate

This is a country with hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter, with January averages dropping as low as -30°C (-22°F). The country is also subject to occasional harsh climatic conditions known as zud. Ulan Bator has the lowest average temperature of any national capital in the world.
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Mongolia is high, cold, and windy. It has an extreme continental climate with long, cold winters and short summers, during which most of its annual precipitation falls. The country averages 257 cloudless days a year, and it is usually at the center of a region of high atmospheric pressure. Precipitation is highest in the north (average of 20 to 35 centimeters per year) and lowest in the south, which receives 10 to 20 centimeters annually. The extreme south is the Gobi, some regions of which receive no precipitation at all in most years. The name "Gobi" is a Mongol term for a desert steppe. « less

People

Based on Mongolia's history, particularly the tales of Chinggis Khan, visitors sometimes expect modern Mongolians to be rough, warlike, or even hostile towards strangers.
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Nothing could be further from the truth. The precarious and challenging nature of nomadic life has in fact shaped the need for the unique hospitality and genuine warmth extended to all travelers and pilgrims in Mongolia.
Mongolians instinctively understand that the courtesy and welcome offered to a stranger today will surely be returned in the future. This concept is at the very root of Mongolia's centuries-old culture. « less

National holidays

• New Year's Day - 1st January,

• Tsagaan Sar - According to Lunar Calendar,

• Mother & Children's Day - 1st June,

• National Naadam Festival - 11-13th of July

• Independence Day - 26th November.
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The two major public holidays are the Naadam, traditional festival celebrated each summer and displays three types of traditional games: horse racing, wrestling and archery, and the Tsagaan Sar, Mongolian Lunar New Year, which marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. « less

Religion

Various forms of Tengriism and Shamanism have been widely practiced throughout the history of what is now modern day Mongolia; as such beliefs were common among nomadic people in Asian history. Such beliefs mostly gradually gave way to Tibetan Buddhism, but Shamanism has left a mark on Mongolian religious culture.
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Indeed, it continues to be practiced. Some archaeologists believe that shamanism, the native religion, existed in Mongolia as early as 10,000 to 40,000 years ago.

Mongolians are very religious people and stay faithful to their belief during their whole life. Even though, last few years other religious groups like Christians flow introduced to Mongolia strongly most of the people still belief in Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism is the main religion it represents 80% of Mongolian population; however, elements of 4% Muslims, 6% of Christians and Shamanism are also practiced. As of 2004, there were 186 religious centers operating in Mongolia. Of this total, 112 are Buddhist monasteries and 65 are Christian. These numbers, however, are disproportionate to the actual practitioners of Christianity and Buddhism. Despite this, Buddhism has undergone a revival since 1990, resulting in the construction of dozens of new monasteries, and the restoration of temples destroyed in the 1930s. The Buddhist art school at Gandan Monastery is thriving and high lamas from Tibet, Nepal and India have trips to Mongolia. « less

Nomads

Present-day Mongolia is famous for its heritage of ancient history, culture and arts, specific traditions and custom, indigenous species of the world's rare animals. Two distinctive features of the Mongolian culture are nomadic way of life and Tibetan Buddhism that widespread as the major religion in Mongolia.
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The nomadic lifestyle, which has little changed through the passage of time, coupled with the vast expanses of steppes, absolute magnitude, beauty and breathtaking view of the Mongolian scenery, and renowned hospitality have been major attractions for outsiders. « less

Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, which means Red Hero, is the capital and the largest city of Mongolia. It is the country’s main center of politics, business and finance, culture and science. About half of the country's populations live in the capital city. Ulaanbaatar was founded in 1639 as Urguu a mobile monastery-town, it was often moved to various places along the Selenge, Orkhon and Tuul rivers. In 1778, the city settled for good at its current location, near the confluence of the Selbe and Tuul rivers and beneath Bogd Khan Uul, back then also on the caravan route from Beijing to Kyakhta. The city consists of a central district built in Soviet 1940s and 1950s-style architecture, surrounded by and mingled with residential concrete tower blocks and large yurt quarters. In recent years, a lot of the towerblock's ground floors have been modified and upgraded to small shops, and many new buildings have been erected.
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The city offers a broad range of tourist attractions such as museums and monasteries as well as urban services. Among the notable older monasteries older monasteries is the Choijin Lama Monastery, a Buddhist monastery that was completed in 1908. It escaped the destruction of Mongolian monasteries when it was turned into a museum in 1942. Gandan Monastery, which dates to the 19th century. Its most famous attraction is a 26.5 meter high golden statute of Migjid Janraisig. These monasteries are among the very few in Mongolia to escape the wholesale destruction.

Ulaanbaatar has several museums dedicated to Mongolian history and culture. The Natural History Museum features many dinosaur fossils and meteorites found in Mongolia. The National Museum of Mongolian History includes exhibits from prehistoric times through the Mongol Empire to the present day. The Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts contains a large collection of Mongolian art, including works of the 17th century sculptor/artist Zanabazar, as well as Mongolia’s most famous painting, One Day in Mongolia by B.Sharav.

Ulan Bator has six major universities: the National University of Mongolia, Science and Technological University of Mongolia, Mongolian State University of Agriculture, University of Health and Medical Science, Pedagogical University, and University of Art and Culture. The National Library of Mongolia has a wide selection of English-language texts on Mongolian subjects.

It is the main hub from which foreign tourists start their adventure in this beautiful land. Ulaanbaatar has something for everyone to enjoy with a wide range of performing arts and entertainment, from the traditional throat singing and spectacular contortionist to the likes of concerts pianists, ballerinas, and opera singers. Energetic and always exciting, Ulaanbaatar’s club scene demands to be experienced. Many clubs are as cosmopolitan as they come; sporting trendy venues, sound systems and drinks menus. Expect everything from locally brewed Chinggis beer and top-brand lagers to world class wines and creative cocktails. Shopping in Ulaanbaatar is an experience to thrill and delight the shoppers. From the gleaming department stores to the famous hustle and bustle “black market”, Ulaanbaatar has all kinds of places to spend your money such as stylish cashmere outlets. « less

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