Genghis khan, born temujin around may 31, 1162, established the mongol empire in 1206, which became the largest entirely connected contiguous empire in history. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia people 2015 information contained here. The mongolian revolution of 1921 ended chinese dominance, and a communist regime, the mongolian peoples republic, took power in 1924. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia 2020 information contained here. Mongolia won its independence in 1921 with soviet backing and a communist regime was installed in 1924. Mongolia declared its independence from china in 1911 when the qing dynasty fell. Mongolia is the worlds second largest producer of cashmere, with the main company, gobi cashmere, accounting for 21% of world cashmere production as of 2006. The modern country of mongolia, represents only part of the mongols historical homeland. The mongols gained fame in the th century when under chinggis khaan they established a huge eurasian empire through conquest. Growth averaged nearly 9% per year in 200408 largely because of high copper prices globally and new gold production.
Mongolia is the 18th largest country in the world by area, but its population of just 3 million makes it the world s most sparsely populated country. Industry was unheard of within its borders, and all of the wealth was controlled by nobility. Cia the world fact book mongolia is a landlocked country between russia to the north and china to the south. Mongolia facts 37 interesting facts about mongolia. The modern country of mongolia, however, represents only part of the mongols historical homeland. Genghis khan and the making of the modern world by jack weatherford, the mongols by david o. By late 2008, mongolia was hit by the global financial crisis and mongolias real economy contracted 1. About mongolia mongolia travel guide mongolia in brief. A view of monte carlo with the port of monaco in the foreground. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about mongolia 20 should be addressed to the cia. Other features include the gobi desert in the southsoutheast, the altai mountains in the. Mongolia is the 18th largest country in the world by area, but its population of just 3 million makes it the worlds most sparsely populated country.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia economy 2015 information contained here. The peoples government of mongolia was declared in 1921 under a singleparty government that held power until 1990. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Genghis khan and the making of the modern world by jack weatherford, the secret history of the mongol queens. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. It sits on a large plateau, and almost 80 percent of its land is grassland. However, moscow occupied mongolias capital at urga in 1921, and outer mongolia became a peoples republic under russian influence in 1924.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about mongolia 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Mongolia is located just north of china and south of eastern russia. Mongolia, in the new students reference work, chicago. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Mongolia map geography of mongolia map of mongolia. Mongolia education, percent, students, and government. This book based on the secret history of the mongols, the one early primary source for mongolian history, is an easily readable account of the early life and rise to power of genghis khan who forged the largest empire the world has ever seen.
The term was coined by ganhuyag chuluun hutagt and subsequently popularized by renaissance capital in their report mongolia. During the event, 12,000 books were donated to public libraries of all soums and aimags in mongolia. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about mongolia 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Mongolia cia world factbook the best country factbook. Mongolians are a nomadic people by tradition and nearly half of the population still practices this lifestyle.
After his death the empire was divided into several powerful mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. In 1924, mongolia began the transformation of itself into a republic, and aligned with the ussr. Central intelligence agency cia the world factbook mongolia. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. East asiasoutheast asia mongolia the world factbook. The world factbook 1982mongolia wikisource, the free online.
The mprp government, elected in july 2000, was anxious to improve the investment climate. The mongolian peoples republic was established in 1924 as the worlds second communist country. Buddhism is dominant nowadays, but traditionally mongolians were shamanist which has been so deeply woven into mongolian culture that many of its rituals and beliefs are found in everyday life. Mongolia joined the wto in 1997 and seeks to expand its participation in regional economic and trade regimes. It is a vast territory that stretches in a great crescent for some 1,490 miles 2,400 km across northern china. Popular mongolia books meet your next favorite book. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. Chinese troops recaptured outer mongolia in 1919, while the russians were distracted by their revolution.
Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Theres a place in mongolia that was declared sacred by genghis khan. Illegal coal mining activities in mongolia and the intense use of coal burned on simple stoves has turned a region of mongolia once famed for its blue skies into one of the worlds most polluted. Mongolia won its independence in 1921 with soviet backing. Learn more about the geography and history of inner mongolia in this article. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Mongolia joined the world trade organization wtro in 1997. There is a lack of quality english reading material on mongolia. The mongols gained fame in the th century when under chinggis khan they conquered a huge eurasian empire.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia 2019 information contained here. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Despite the new regime, the country remained nearly 200 years behind the rest of the world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia 2018 information contained here. Mongolia, which joined the world trade organization in 1997, seeks to expand its participation and integration into asian regional economic and trade regimes. The general knowledge book series, are designed for specific country, are one of the most admired book for the improveme. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of mongolia 20 information contained here. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet.
Mongolia maintained close political and economic ties with the ussr but was never one of its constituent republics. Factbook photos obtained from a variety of sources are in the public domain and are free. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about mongolia people 2015 should be addressed to the. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in mongolia. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Common spoken foreign languages english and russian according to cia world fact book. Lee mongolia fact book por disponible en rakuten kobo. Mongolia fact about mongolia, mongolia flag, mongolia. The information regarding mongolia on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.