Lets us Discover the interesting things about this blue sky country – Mongolia!
1. The most sparse population in the world
With a total area of 1,564,116 km2, Mongolia is smaller than the US state of Alaska. With a density of 4 people per 1 square mile, Mongolia is currently the country with the least population density in the world.
2. The capital Ulaanbaatar – the coldest place in the world
The capital Ulaanbaatar (Ulan Bator), located on the banks of the Tuul River, is the largest city in Mongolia and the coldest city in the world. Before becoming Ulaanbaatar, this city was known as Urga.
3. Cultural tradition of horse riding, archery
In Mongolia, people still maintain a culture of horse riding, archery and eagle control – also known as the “sky leader” in Mongolia. Children living in the prairies around the age of 14-15 will be taught by older men in the family how to control horses and practice archery.
4. Nomadic life since ancient times
Mongolia is currently separated into two regions, a modern city rising on the east coast of the country is Ulaanbaatar and a large nomadic region in the southwest. These vast meadows have been inhabited by nomads from ancient times to the present and also where they graze and graze.
5. Gobi Desert – the heart of the country
Gobi Desert – the “heart” of Mongolia. A vast sky was opened right before the eyes with color changes under the sun here. Because of the intertwining of the plains, Gobi is divided into many small areas, visitors do not need to worry about being lost in the “desert sea” full of dangers.
6. The festival dates back to ancient times
The traditional Mongolian festival dates back to Genghis Khan and is maintained to this day. The festival includes many interesting games such as wrestling, horse riding, archery … Also do not forget to enjoy Arkhi wine (also known as Vodka Shimiin Arkhi), a wine made from fermented Tibetan cow’s milk.
7. Genghis Khan Memorial Area
Genghis Khan Memorial Complex is located on a steppe about 54 km east of the capital Ulaanbaatar, with the highlight of the statue of the great Mongolian emperor statue fighting on horseback.
8. Gandan Khiid Monastery
Gandan Khiid Monastery is one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, built in 1835. Inside the monastery is a 26-meter high statue of Magjid Janraisig (Avalokiteshvara), gilded, and gilded. jewelry, is a replica of a statue destroyed in 1920. This statue is the contribution of the Mongolian people meaning Buddhism revived.
9. Number of animals is greater than population
In Mongolia, the number of some animals is more than the population. Specifically, the horse is 13 times larger than the number of people living in this country and the sheep is 35 times larger than the number of people.
10. The land of the blue sky
Mongolia is also known as the “land of the blue sky” because one year there are more than 260 sunny days. Prominent among the immense green grasslands are the mobile homes of the Mongolian nomads scattered in that vast landscape.
11. A paradise of meat, sheep and goat milk
Mongolia is a paradise of dishes made from lamb, goat meat. Products made from sheep milk, goat milk such as hot milk, clotted cream, orom … are very delicious and attractive. In Ulaanbaatar, you can eat everything from Asia to fast food …. But outside the capital, the main food of the Mongols is meat and milk from two species: Sheep and goats!
12. The Silk Road
Mongolians have earned a huge income from this legendary road, most of which goes directly into their pocket. Genghis Khan not only used this route to trade to Europe but also used it to conquer the world. During the rule of this important route, Mongolia had appropriate policies to maintain and stimulate trade development between the two continents of Eurasia.
