Introduction
• Mongolia –a landlocked country in East and Central Asia
• Capital: Ulaanbaatar
• Population: ~3.4 million (2025)
• Known as the 'Land of the Eternal Blue Sky'
• Famous for nomadic culture
2.
Geography
• Area: 1.56million km² (19th largest in the world)
• Borders: Russia (north), China (south)
• Landscapes: Gobi Desert, mountains, steppes
• Climate: Harsh winters, dry summers
3.
History
• Birthplace ofthe Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan (1206)
• Once the largest contiguous empire in history
• Became a people’s republic in 1924
• Transitioned to democracy in 1990
4.
Economy
• Economy reliesheavily on mining (coal, copper, gold)
• Agriculture: livestock herding, cashmere
• Growing tourism sector
• Developing infrastructure and trade with neighbors
5.
Culture & Traditions
•Nomadic lifestyle and ger (yurt) dwellings
• Naadam Festival (wrestling, archery, horse racing)
• Traditional music: throat singing, morin khuur (horsehead fiddle)
• Blend of Buddhism and shamanism
• Pride in Genghis Khan’s legacy