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Mongolia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Mongolia

—Milla Jovovich, American actress. Mongolia is one of the world's largest landlocked countries, second only toKazakhstanand is surrounded by two of the world's largest countries:ChinaandRussia. It was the center of theMongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in world history. With only 1.7 people per square kilometre, Mongolia has the lowest population density of any independent country. The country is nicknamed the "Land of Blue Skies," and with good reason. There are said to be about 250 sunny days throughout each year. The weather is bitterly cold during the winter, dropping down to -40°C in some parts. With many types of terrain — from desert to verdant mountains — the weather during the summer varies from region to region, but is generally hot. Outside of the Gobi desert, this ti

Top Attractions in Mongolia

Explore the best things to see and do in Mongolia:

  • Join Kazakh eagle hunters on a hunt
  • Mountain Climbing

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