Mongolia has always stirred up visions of the exotic - Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan), camels wandering in the Gobi Desert and wild horses galloping accross the steppes.

Mongolia is one of the oldest nations in the world. Signs of human habitation in Mongolia date back to the Stone Age. By the 3rd century BC ... more

Located in the frontier zone of East Asia between northwestern China and Siberia, Mongolia has an area of 1,566,000 sq. km (604,800 sq. mi). ... more

2.7 million Mongols live in Mongolia. Physically most Mongolians are stocky and of medium height with light brown skin and dark hair. more

When Chinggis Khaan built his Empire, Mongolian became the imperial language and the use of a script became indispansable ... more

Traditionally, Mongols practiced a combination of Tibetan Buddhism (also called Vajrayana Buddhism) and shamanism. more

Although Mongolians in urban areas are adapted to a more westernized diet, the general Mongolian food consists largely of dairy products, meat, millet, ... more

A handshake is the most common greeting in urban areas of Mongolia. A standard greeting in formal situations or among strangers is Ta sain baina uu? . more

Competitions at the Nadaam Festival help preserve Mongolian culture. These traditional tournaments feature warrior-oriented activities such as wrestling, archery, and horse racing which are the most popular sports. more