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With a vast territory of 1,564,116 km² from the Altai Mountains to the Hyangan Mountains and from the Soyon Mountains to Gobi, Mongolia is the 19th largest country in the world and has a clear blue sky for more than 260 days of the year, therefore, it is known as the Land of Eternal Blue Sky. In addition, the nomadic Mongols’ ancient reverence for the Eternal Sky also contributed to the name. The vast territory of Mongolia is home to 3.3 million people, and more than half of the population lives in settled areas, but many Mongols have preserved their unique customs and nomadic culture through their nomadic lifestyle.
53% of Mongolians are Buddhists, 39% are atheists, and the remaining 8% practice Shamanism, Islam, Christianity, and other religions. Most of the people are of Mongolian ethnicity, but minorities of other ethnic groups such as Kazakhs and Tuvans also live here in harmony.
Mongolia is one of the pleasant and safest countries to travel in. Experts from National Geographic and Lonely Planet named Mongolia as one of the ten most enjoyable travel destinations, stating that Mongolia’s rich ancient history, cultural heritage, natural beauty and magnificent temples leave unique and unforgettable travel memories for everyone who visits. Of course, the deep symbolism of the nomads, whose simplified life remains a living legend in the mind, their free existence, flexible, open way of thinking and hospitality still attract visitors.
Modern Mongolia is a unified country with a parliamentary government and divided into twenty-one provinces and one capital city as administrative units. Since 1990, it has transitioned to a democratic government and a free economy, and in recent years it has been among the rapidly developing countries. Due to the global pandemic, economic indicators have declined. The main sectors of the Mongolian economy are mining and agriculture.
Mongolia has established diplomatic relations with 193 countries and is an active member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Mongolia, the land of the eternal blue sky, is the birthplace of the nomadic civilization that has preserved eight hundred thousand years of history of human development in its soil, and has been the center of three thousand-year-old Eurasian nomadic states.
The heart of the Mongolian state is the Hunnu dynasty, which was founded in 209 BC. Until now, Mongolians revere Genghis Khan (1162-1227) as a symbol of national unity and cherish the legacy he left behind. Chinggis Khan was the founder of Great Mongolia, who played a great role in the history of Mongolia as well as the world, a genius politician and a great military general and he was a visionary leader who pushed the development of the world forward by pioneering in all fields such as foreign relations, international trade, monetary relations, and road transport. Researchers believe that his policies and state concepts laid the foundation for today’s human rights, freedom, and globalization process. Even today, his greatness reminds Mongolians to aspire, create the impossible, and be innovators.
Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country, with 2.1 people per square kilometer. Even today, the Mongols continue to preserve their culture and beautiful nature in their nomadic way of life in the vast territories of their homeland. Except for the capital city, where half of the population lives, and some large settlements, the country is ecologically very favorable. Therefore, Mongolia is famous for its ecologically clean products.
Each region of vast Mongolia is unique in creating its own colors, customs and beauties. The peacefulness of the Great Plain is awakened by the sound of thousands of horses’ hooves, and the sound of wheat rustling in the fertile land, while the tracks of the Tsaatan people migrating with reindeer herds are washed away by the rains in the great taiga of the north, where no human foot can reach. The sun rises, as if rising from the ground, in the great Gobi in the south and in the vastness of the east, while in the Altai Mountains the sun sets early, where the wind whistles in the tops of the snow-capped mountains.
Mongolia is a country of opposites, with pristine nature and extraordinary landscapes.
There are many reasons to visit and stay in Mongolia. Therefore, we invite you to come to the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky and get to know the wonderful nomadic heritage and hospitable people.
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