What is Mongolia famous for?

NATURE – Mongolia boasts a wide range of birds, fish and mammals but is probably best known for the Siberian Ibex, Snow Leopard, Gobi Bear, Wild Bactrian Camel and Przewalski’s Horse. 8. LANDSCAPE – The Land of the Blue Skies has a widely varied topography and the most dramatic landscapes.

Is Mongolia a Chinese?

Mongolia is an independent country, sometimes referred to as Outer Mongolia, sandwiched between China and Russia. Inner Mongolia is an autonomous region of China equivalent to a province.

Who controls Mongolia?

Mongolia

Mongolia (Mongolian) Монгол Улс (Mongolian)
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic
• President	Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
• Prime Minister	Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
• State Great Khural Chairman	Gombojavyn Zandanshatar

Can Mongolians speak English?

English is another widely spoken foreign language in Mongolia. For many Mongolians, English is replacing Russian as the most common foreign language spoken. This is a reflection of Mongolia in its post-Communist times. Among many, there is a desire to participate in the global market.

What alphabet does Mongolia use?

The Mongolian Cyrillic alphabet (Mongolian: Монгол Кирилл үсэг, Mongol Kirill üseg or Кирилл цагаан толгой, Kirill tsagaan tolgoi) is the writing system used for the standard dialect of the Mongolian language in the modern state of Mongolia.

Is Mongolia expensive?

Mongolia is generally a very cheap destination. You essentially need to do a tour as there is almost no internal transportation infrastructure. This means independent travel is virtually impossible unless you provide your own vehicle and know where to go without roads. Public transportation is extremely minimal, also.

When is the best time of year to visit Mongolia?

While most people opt to visit Mongolia in warmer months, the winter season is an exceptionally beautiful time to see the steppe and Siberian borderlands covered in frost and snow.

What is spring like in Mongolia?

Spring in Mongolia is coming after a very cold winter. The days grew longer and nights shorter. Spring is the time for snow melting and the release of animals from hibernation. Spring begins in mid March and usually lasts about 60 days, although it can be as long as 70 days or as short as 45 days in some areas of the country.

What do Mongolians do for Christmas?

Christian churches in Mongolia have a service or celebratory concert in the evening. Even Mongolians do not celebrate Christmas, they celebrate New Year with a “New Year’s Tree” (Christmas trees) and have lots of parties. There is no recognition of Christ.

When did Mongolians start celebrating New Year?

Since the 1930’s when Russian or Soviet and Western Culture started to became familiar with our country, Mongolians started to celebrate the New Year. It is noted that Mongolian famous poet and writer D.Natsagdorj celebrated New Year with his fellows in 1931, the first time in Mongolia.