| Mongolia | |||
Location  | |||
Weapon & Flag
| |||
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Parliamentary democracy | ||
| Currency | Tögrök (MNT) | ||
| Surface | 1 565 00 | ||
| Population | 2 791 272 | ||
| Language | Khalkha, Russian | ||
| Religions | Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, shamanism, Christianity | ||
| Area code | 976 | ||
| TLD | .mn | ||
| Time zones | UTC 7 | ||
| Website | https://zasag.mn/en/ | ||
The greatness with Mongolia in East Asia is that there is very little to see. Instead, it is the majestic pristine steppes, filled with emptiness that make one truly feel like a part of nature in this desolate part of the world. This country is sandwiched between the giants Russia and China and has no contact with the sea.
Planning before the trip
To take with you to Mongolia
To bring with you from Mongolia
Facts about Mongolia
History
Armies under Genghis Khan provided much land to the Mongol Empire. The conquered parts of the Middle East the great kingdom China and parts of the European Russian Empire. But the great power of the Mongols was short-lived and quickly dissolved. During the early 17th century, Mongolia became an empire under China until 1911.
The locals
Climate
Dry summer and cold winters.
In Mongolia, there are monsoon winds flowing around the country, making summers hot and dry.
Holidays
Regions
Cities
- Ulaanbaatar - Capital
- Erdenet
- Sükhbaatar
Getting to Mongolia
It is also possible to fly via Moscow or Beijing to Ulan Bator. From Europe, the Mongolian airline MIAT has direct flights from Berlin to Ulan Bator.
Many travel with Trans-Siberian Railway from Russia to Ulan Bator.
Relocation in Mongolia
Payment
International debit cards (VISA and others) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops in Ulan Bator.
ATMs that accept international cards are available at Ulan Bator.
Accommodation
Food and drinks
To see
To do
Work
Communication
Mobile phones with Swedish mobile subscriptions work in Ulan Bator. You can also, if you want to get a lower call cost for received calls, buy a working prepaid card for your mobile phone in Ulan Bator. However, do not expect the mobile to work outside of Ulan Bator, apart from some cities. Mongolia is a very vast and sparsely populated country, so mobile coverage is poor outside the cities, which by the way are not very numerous.
Security
Beware of pickpockets in Ulan Bator, even in the middle of the day on Main Avenue. Avoid staying out in Ulan Bator late at night and especially do not go out alone when it is dark. There are many homeless street children in the city, both older and younger. This contributes to the relatively high crime rate. There are warnings for this in hotels and guesthouses. Take these seriously.