Discover Mongolia
Lower-middle-income. Mining (copper, coal, gold), nomadic herding, cashmere.
About Mongolia
Geography
Area: 1,564,116 sq km
- • Continental extreme: -40C winters, +40C summers
Government
Type: semi-presidential republic
Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Economy
Lower-middle-income. Mining (copper, coal, gold), nomadic herding, cashmere.
GDP: $15.3 billion
Demographics
Population: 3,398,366
Languages: Mongolian (official)
Religions: Buddhist 51.7%, Shamanist 2.5%
Explore Mongolia's Regions
Discover 22 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Mongolia
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +976
Currency: Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
universal: 102/103/105
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 220V / 50Hz / Type C, E
Driving: Right
Water: ❌ Bottled only
💰 Tipping
- • 10% in restaurants
- • Guides: $10-20/day
When to Visit Mongolia
✅ Best Months
June, July, August, September
🔥 Peak Season
Jul (Naadam Festival)
💎 Off Season
Nov-Mar (brutal cold)
Top Destinations in Mongolia
Cultural Tips
- 💡Nomadic culture is alive — stay in a ger (yurt)
- 💡Accept food/drink with right hand or both
- 💡Naadam Festival (Jul) is unmissable — wrestling, archery, horse racing
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