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
Geography
• Area: 1.56 million km² (19th largest in the world)
• Borders: Russia (north), China (south)
• Landscapes: Gobi Desert, mountains, steppes
• Climate: Harsh winters, dry summers
History
• Birthplace of the 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
Economy
• Economy relies heavily on mining (coal, copper, gold)
• Agriculture: livestock herding, cashmere
• Growing tourism sector
• Developing infrastructure and trade with neighbors
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

Mongolia_Presentation.pptx for students easy

  • 1.
    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