Mongolia is a country in East Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Mongolia that most people don't know.
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.
Mongolia has the lowest population density of any sovereign country.
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Mongolia has more horses than people — 3.3 million horses for 3.4 million people.
Nomadic herders still make up about 30% of Mongolia's population.
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.
Mongolia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.
Mongolia has a population of approximately 3.4M.
The official language of Mongolia is Mongolian.
Mongolia gained independence in 1921.
Mongolia uses the Mongolian Tögrög (MNT).