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General introduction - Mongolia
This document provides a summary of key information about Mongolia, including: - Demographic information such as Mongolia being the 19th largest country by area, with a population of 3 million people, most of whom are Khalkh Mongols. - A brief history covering Mongolia's existence as part of empires from 209 BC to the 20th century and its transition to democracy in 1990. - An overview of Mongolia's government structure as a parliamentary republic and cultural aspects like the prominence of Buddhism, nomadic lifestyle, and Naadam festival. - Photos depicting natural landscapes, traditional gers, urban areas, and leisure activities to illustrate Mongolia's attractions.
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General introduction - Mongolia
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- 2. Country Profile/General information Demography Brief Mongolian History Government structure in brief Culture /National holidays, Music, Dressing, Religion/ Beautiful destinations
- 3. The 5thlargest in Asia and 19th largest in the world Well known by Land of Chinggis Khan and Blue Sky (Sunshine days make up over 200 days of the year) Located in north central Asia borders with Russia and China Total size: 1,5 million sq km Landlocked country 21 provinces and a Capital city (9 districts) Capital is Ulaanbaatar –
- 4. Language: Mongolianlanguage 95, Kazak 5% - Mongolian Cyrillic Scripture is official - Old Mongolian Scripture is getting revived among young people Ethnic groups: Khalkh 85, Kazakh 5% and other 15% Currency: Mongolian tugrik (1USD = 1800 MNT) Political system: Parliamentary republic Climate: Dry - Winter: -15 -25 C in day; -20-35 C in night - Summer: + 22C + 32 C in daytime National flag - Blue band is an eternal blue sky. - Red bands represent the ability of Mongolia to thrive in its harsh environment - The soyombo, general symbol, is a columnar arrangement of МОНГОЛ УЛС
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- 9. BC 209 Modun Shanyu 1206 Chinggi s Khan 1271 Hublai Khan 1911 Bogda Khan 1921 Soviet- dominate d Communi stregime 1990- till now Hunn u Empir e Great Mong ol Empire Four Empires – Yuan Dynasty Rulled by Manju Chin Dynasty 1691 Indepen- dent Mongolia Mongolia n People’s Republic Democra tic Revolutio n - Current Mongolia
- 10. The Mongol Empire’s territory extendedfrom present-day Poland in the west to the Korean peninsula in the east, from in the north to the Arab peninsula and Vietnam in the covering approximately 33 million square kilometers.Mongolian words adopted in Korean language: Horse: Mori - 말 Shield: Bambai - 밤베 Direction: Zug - 쪽 Little bit: Jaahan- 쪼금 etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abJQD_RTZEU
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- 12. PARLIAMENT 76 members PRIME MINISTER GOVERNMENT SAIKHANBILEG.CH PRESIDENT ELBEGDORJ. TS 16Ministries (4 General & 12 specific orientation ministries) And its agencies Provinc e Soum Bag Municip al District Khoroo National Security Council National Audit Office National statistical office Bank of Mongolia Government Service Council Financial Regulatory Commission National Human Rights Commission General Election Committee Constitutional Court Independent Authority Against Corruption of Mongolia Deputy Prime Minister Cabinet Secretariat of Government JUDICIARY The General Council of the Courts Supreme Court State General Prosecutors Office Judicial Information System Legal Information System
- 13. Mongolian 5th President, electedtwo times from Democratic Party Mr. Elbegdorj Takhia Mongolian 28th Prime Minister From Democratic Party Mr. Saikhanbileg Chimed 11 Women Parliament Members from four different parties as “Women Caucus” Chaired by Mrs. Erdenechimeg Luvsan
- 14. Nomadic way oflife Nomads herd five domestic animals: sheep, goat, horse, cow & camel Mongolians respect horses and like their best friends. Nomads move into place to place 2-4 times a year /depending on livestock’s pasture/ Mongolian traditional dwelling is “ger”. Music Long song Khuumii singing (throat singing) Horse head fiddle Dress Mongolian Deel Getting modernized
- 15. Wedding Tradition weddingceremony still exist in the countryside. Westernized wedding is popular in urban areas. Average marriage age: Male 26, Female 24 Festival and holidays Naadam national festival - July 11-13: The “three manly sports”- wrestling, horse riding and archery, accompanies by festivities, eating and drinking, and much socializing. The event is celebrated all over country. Tsagaan Sar (White Month) Lunar New Year Festival. Durng three days, Mongolians visit their relatives and friends, and enjoy traditional food and drink. Like any other ex-communist country, Mongolia adopted many communist style holidays, such as military day, revolution day, and women’s day so on.
- 16. Religions in Mongolia: 53% - Buddhism – Since 16th century, Buddhism was converted converted by Tibetan monks. Mongolia had 100,000 monks monks (one third of male population), in 1921. 38.6% - Atheism 2.9% - Shamanism – Shamans worship “Blue Skies”. According According to the belief, skies are the father, and the earth is the is the mother of all beings in the universe. Mongolians worshipped the various elements of nature, praying to their their ancestors. 3% - Islam in Khazak ethic in Bayan-Ulgii provine. 2.1% - Christians 0.4% - Others
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- 19. Camp in Gachuurtvillage (35 km away from UB)
- 20. “Mongol palace” inGachuurt
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- 23. Central square -Chinggis square
- 24. Tsonjin boldog complex (70km from UB)
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- 26. Two humped camelsin Mongolian gobi desert
- 27. View of sunset in the countryside
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