Mongolia is a Central-Asian democracy rich in coal, copper, and rare-earth minerals, enhancing renewable energy, and promoting eco-tourism across vast steppe landscapes.
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Easy learning about Mongolia
The capital city of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, capital city of Mongolia.
Word: Steppe
Meaning: grass plains
Administrative Divisions
21 provinces (aymguud) and 1 municipality*
- Arhangay
- Bayanhongor
- Bayan-Olgiy
- Bulgan
- Darhan-Uul
- Dornod
- Dornogovi
- Dundgovi
- Dzavhan (Zavkhan)
- Govi-Altay
- Govisumber
- Hentiy
- Hovd
- Hovsgol
- Omnogovi
- Orhon
- Ovorhangay
- Selenge
- Suhbaatar
- Tov
- Ulaanbaatar*
- Uvs
Where in the world is Mongolia located?
Mongolia is a Country located in the Eastern Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia.
Basic Information
Capital City: Ulaanbaatar, capital city of Mongolia
Population: 3,568,978 (UN)
Area: 1,565,000 km² / 972,444 sq mi
People from Mongolia are called: Mongolians, Mongols
Geography
Latitude: 45.997° N
Longitude: 104.150° E
Geographical Subregion: Eastern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Climate
desert; continental (large daily and seasonal temperature ranges)
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 84 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 464 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: Low Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 34 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 1.692 (GPI)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 104 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.747
Mean Years of Schooling: 9.4
Expected Years of Schooling: 13.6
Life Expectancy at Birth: 71.7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Buddhist
Second Most Predominant: Muslim
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .mn
Calling Code: +976
MapGeo Name: Mongolia
MapGeo Code: MN