Mongolia
Mongolia is a country in East Asia, Asia. Its capital is Ulaanbaatar, with a population of approximately 3.4M and a total area of 1,564,116 km². The official language is Mongolian and the currency is the Mongolian Tögrög (MNT).
📊 Quick Facts about Mongolia
Mongolia covers an area of 1,564,116 km² with a population density of 2/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $17.8B ($5,235 per capita) and gained independence in 1921. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
The Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan was the largest contiguous land empire in history, stretching from Korea to Hungary at its peak. Today Mongolia is the world's least densely populated sovereign country, with vast steppe, desert and nomadic culture.
✈️ Travel Information for Mongolia
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🏛 Must-See Places in Mongolia
The world's fifth largest desert, dinosaur fossils, dramatic flaming cliffs and nomadic culture
The second largest freshwater lake in Asia by volume, crystal clear and surrounded by taiga forest
Mongolia's oldest surviving Buddhist monastery built from the ruins of Genghis Khan's capital Karakorum
The red sandstone cliffs where Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first dinosaur eggs in 1923
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Mongolia
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.
What continent is Mongolia in?
Mongolia is located in Asia, in the East Asia region.
What currency does Mongolia use?
Mongolia uses the Mongolian Tögrög (MNT). The international calling code is +976.
What is the GDP of Mongolia?
Mongolia has a GDP of $17.8B, with a GDP per capita of $5,235.
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