Mongolia

Important Cities

Ulaanbaatar (Capital)
Dalandzadgad
Bayanhongor
Bulgan
Erdenet
Darhan
Choybalsan
Uliastay
Altay
Olgiy
Ulaangom

Main Attractions

Khovsgol Lake Area
Manzshir Monastry
Terelj National Park
Altai Mountain
Merv Ruins
Gobi Desert Nomad Camps

Main Industries

Food and Beverages
Processing of animal products
Oil
Construction Materials
Mining of Coal and copper
Natural Fibre Manufacturing

Mongolia was the center of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century and was later ruled by China during the Manchu Qing Dynasty from the end of the 18th century until 1921, when an independent government was formed with Soviet assistance.
Mongolia's Constitution provides three requirements for taking office as President: the individual must be a native-born Mongolian, who is at least 45 years of age, and who has resided in Mongolia for five years prior to taking office.
96% of the Mongolia's population is Vajrayana Buddhist in the Tibetan tradition.
Mongolia, which joined the World Trade Organization in 1997, is the only member of that organization to not be a participant in a regional trade organization.
Mongolia is seeking to join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) and became a full participant in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in July 1998.
Mongolia has contributed small numbers of troops to coalition operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003, gaining experience which enabled it to deploy armed peacekeepers to both UN and NATO peacekeeping missions in 2005.
Stationing of foreign troops in the territory of Mongolia or allowing them to cross the state borders for the purpose of passing through the country's territory is prohibited unless permitted by an appropriate law.
Mongolia adheres to the universally recognized norms and principles of international law and pursues a peaceful foreign policy.
Mongolia adheres to the principle of reciprocity in determining the rights and duties of foreign nationals in an international treaty being concluded with the country concerned.
Mongolia is an independent nation with a ruling democratic coalition.