Land of the Eternal Blue Sky

Mongolia is often called the “Land of the Eternal Blue Sky” because it enjoys over 250 sunny days a year.

Least Densely Populated Country

Despite its vast territory, Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world, with wide-open steppes, deserts, and mountains.

Home of Genghis Khan

Mongolia was the birthplace of Genghis Khan, who founded the largest contiguous empire in history during the 13th century.

Traditional Nomadic Lifestyle

About 30% of Mongolians still live a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving with their livestock across the country’s vast plains.

The Gobi Desert

The Gobi Desert, one of the world’s largest deserts, stretches across southern Mongolia and is famous for its sand dunes, dinosaur fossils, and extreme temperature swings.

Naadam Festival

Mongolia’s biggest cultural event is the Naadam Festival, celebrating the "Three Manly Games" of wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

Unique Script and Language

Mongolian is written using both the traditional vertical Mongolian script and the Cyrillic alphabet, introduced during the Soviet era.

Ulaanbaatar – Coldest Capital City

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, is the coldest capital city in the world, with winter temperatures often dropping below -30°C (-22°F).

The Spiritual Importance of Horses

Horses hold a central place in Mongolian culture; it’s said that Mongolians are “born in the saddle” due to their incredible horse-riding skills.

Throat Singing and Music – Khoomei

Khoomei, or Mongolian throat singing, is a unique musical tradition where singers produce multiple pitches simultaneously, reflecting the sounds of nature.