Interesting Facts About Mongolia

Interesting facts about Mongolia

Land of the Eternal Blue Sky – Mongolia is often called the “Land of the Eternal Blue Sky” because it enjoys over 250 sunny days a year.

Least Densely Populated Country – Despite its vast territory, Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world, with wide-open steppes, deserts, and mountains.

Home of Genghis Khan – Mongolia was the birthplace of Genghis Khan, who founded the largest contiguous empire in history during the 13th century.

Traditional Nomadic Lifestyle – About 30% of Mongolians still live a nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, moving with their livestock across the country’s vast plains.

The Gobi Desert – The Gobi Desert, one of the world’s largest deserts, stretches across southern Mongolia and is famous for its sand dunes, dinosaur fossils, and extreme temperature swings.

Naadam Festival – Mongolia’s biggest cultural event is the Naadam Festival, celebrating the "Three Manly Games" of wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

Unique Script and Language – Mongolian is written using both the traditional vertical Mongolian script and the Cyrillic alphabet, introduced during the Soviet era.

Ulaanbaatar – Coldest Capital City – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, is the coldest capital city in the world, with winter temperatures often dropping below -30°C (-22°F).

The Spiritual Importance of Horses – Horses hold a central place in Mongolian culture; it’s said that Mongolians are “born in the saddle” due to their incredible horse-riding skills.

Throat Singing and Music – Khoomei, or Mongolian throat singing, is a unique musical tradition where singers produce multiple pitches simultaneously, reflecting the sounds of nature.