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1. Mongolia is the smallest country in terms of population density, its density is approximately 1.7 people / sq. km. And the total population reaches about 3 million people.

2. Mongolia is a country where you can travel hundreds of kilometers and not meet a single person. In a number of areas, such as deserts and highlands, the population density reaches a minimum threshold - from 0.01 to 1%.

3. In your great history The ethnic groups of Mongolia have gone through a great many different periods of development. As a result, with the formation of a single, cohesive Mongolian people, the Greatest Mongolian state appeared. It was a great world empire, which to this day has no equal.

4. In Mongolia, there is the world's tallest horse rider statue, which is an hour's drive from the capital. Who will depict in the form of this rider, of course - Genghis Khan.

5. The Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital in the whole world.

6. Mongolia is home to 25% of all snow leopards living on our planet.

7. Mongolia country with ancient history, and is fraught with quite a few mysteries from the past.

8. An interesting discovery was announced in Mongolia. A Scythian warrior was found. It was discovered in the Altai Territory at an altitude of 2.6 kilometers. And the most interesting thing is that it was completely undamaged in the burial mound. Obviously he was a wealthy man, for he was covered in beaver and sable fur, and he also wore a sheepskin. The body of the warrior was covered with many tattoos.

And the main feature of this find was the warrior's hair, he was blond. True, some scientists say that the hair could have become this color even after his death.

Near the grave, 2 horses were found, on which there were richly decorated bridles and saddles, as well as weapons, a vessel made of clay and animal horns. They were placed in the grave next to the mummy so that they could accompany him to the other side of life.

All finds will be studied thoroughly, and in this moment they were placed in Ulaanbaatar. Scientists claim that they will even study the stomach of a horse, in order to study the plant world in those days. And the time is before Christmas.

9. It's about the worm. This is a giant worm that can kill from a distance. He does this with the help of the poison that he throws out, and in this way he strikes the victim upon contact with an electric discharge. Even until recently, this was Mongolian folklore, but now in the desert region in the south of the Gobi, evidence has been found for the existence of such a worm.

His appearance it most of all resembles the insides of an animal. On his body it is impossible to distinguish neither the head nor the eyes. The Mongols call him olgoi-khorkha, and more than anything else they are afraid of meeting him. Not a single scientist in the world has had a chance to see with his own eyes the mysterious inhabitant of the Mongolian deserts. And therefore, for many years, the olgoi-khorkhoy was considered an exclusively folklore character - a fictional monster.

It appears unexpectedly from the cracks in earth's crust. The appearance of the worm resembles the inside of an animal. It is almost impossible to see his head, mouth, or even eyes. But at the same time, he is alive and is a deadly creature. This creature has not yet been studied by science.

One of those who followed the worm's trail was the Czech writer Ivan Makarle. But they never managed to catch a single such worm, but they managed to get a lot of evidence of its existence, and there was even a whole broadcast in the Czech Republic dedicated to this beast.

This creature has a dark red color and is very similar to the intestines of an animal, hence its name "Intestinal worm". Its length is slightly more than half a meter. But no one ever caught a single worm. One of the inhabitants of the village of Dalandzadgad, whose name is Tseven, said that such worms live in the southeast of Aimak, at a distance of 130 km. But you can only see them during the hot months and only in the Dunes. Since they are in hibernation during the rest of the year.

10. In Mongolia, the oldest representative of the rabbit family was discovered, or rather its fossils. Age, which is 55 million years. The fossils were discovered by scientists from the Humboldt University of Berlin.

And the most interesting thing is that the appearance of this rabbit is very similar to our modern one. For example, take the paws of the fossils found, they, like our modern rabbits, are 2 times longer than the front ones, and judging by all this, he jumped like niche rabbits. Scientists had a lot of information for analysis, since the rabbit's skeleton was complete.

But there are also differences from our modern rabbit, these are teeth. They look more like squirrel teeth than rabbits. And thanks to this discovery, now scientists have a lot of controversy about the birth of a placental mammal.

Many believe that they appeared in the era of dinosaurs, before their extinction. And others believe that their appearance falls at the time of the extinction of the dinosaurs, namely about 65 million years ago. And, thanks to the appearance of these fossils, everyone is starting to lean more towards the second option.

12. By the way, the real name of the great Genghis Khan is Temujin.

13. But it was Genghis Khan who managed to create the largest empire in the world. His possessions extended to 22% of the entire territory of our planet! The picture shows the empire in its best years)

14. Every year in Mongolia, a sports festival nadom is held (I will definitely write about it separately). It consists of 3 types of competitions - national Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery. This colorful festival takes place in July.

15. If we are already talking about sports, then, as it turned out, the Mongols are one of the best sumo wrestlers in the world.

16. There is only one international airport in Mongolia - Chinggis Khan Airport near Ulaanbaatar. The country sucks not only with air traffic. It's just a problem with the roads - most of them are unpaved.

By the way, funny note. In Mongolia, 37 Hollands can fit in the territory! But 67 Mongolian ones can fit in the length of Dutch roads))

17. Ulaanbaatar, translated from Mongolian, means "Red Hero". This name was given to the capital of Mongolia in 1924.

18. Since Soviet times, Cyrillic characters have been used in writing in Mongolia.

19. No need to show the muzzle. This is a very bad sign. Much worse than "fuck" or whatever. It's just not necessary is all. But if the leg is hurt, then you need to touch the hand with your hand. This is also very necessary.

20. Cats, cat style and in general any mention of this topic is bad. "A dog wishes his master life, and a cat wishes death." These are disgusting creatures according to the Mongols. Historically, this is believed to be because they never had grain reserves that should be defended from mice by cats, and they did not feel the significance of these furry creatures.

21. "You can live your whole life as the right person, but you must kill at least one Chinese" - something like this is written from the words ymep on one of the walls of the house on the main street. The Chinese are hated. They pinch at the entrance, say that they smell bad, work like slaves, have a couple of holes instead of a nose, and so on. This is a historical item. The Gobi Desert is called the "Mongolian Great Wall", which for hundreds of years held back the Chinese from expansion.

22. Learn the numerals along with the question "how much does it cost?". Because if you could still ask, but did not understand how much it costs by ear, then on a universal translator - calculator, you will see the price two or several times more. Correctly. This is a miser who pays twice, and a lazy one pays three times, and so on. And by the way, if Mongolian doesn’t work at all, speak Russian in Ulaanbaatar. During my last visit to the market, I twice received a discount for this and once I heard: "Russian is my brother." Here generally know comments. Yeah, well, a taxi ride has never cost more than 300 tugriks a kilometer, okay? You just silently take out the money if you don't want to talk. By the way, "zhulchin" means "tourist". If you've been sold a thing with that word somewhere, prepare your ass for donor deductions, just because you're so stupid.

23. No need to talk about vegetarianism. This is a kind of illness here, moreover, mental. Oh yes, I saw a local vegetarian restaurant, but I don't think it's a business venture. Not eating meat is just as stupid as having a friend of the opposite sex. Here I exclusively and entirely support the Mongols.

24. A woman in Mongolia is more important than a man, with all the humiliation on the part of the latter. It happened and I think it's right. As far as I know, women achieve more through flexibility and not at all in intimate matters (which is quite simple here), but only because they learn in practice and in theory much more diligently. All our translators are girls. The only guy who spoke Russian, by the way, almost like me, was fired for laziness.

25. Hospitality. They seriously and, I think correctly, believe that only we, Russians and Mongols are like that. We can give a lodging for the night, feed and help a person only because he liked him, only so that he could appreciate. If you want to pay double the price for everything, okay, speak English.

26. It is unlikely that you will surprise someone here with the opportunity to drink a lot of vodka. The Mongols are not Koreans, they know how to break down alcohol in the body. But you. by a ridiculous definition - "Siberian man". The title obliges, even if you are somewhere in Krasnodar Territory grew up.

27. Genghis Khan - a holy man and the founder of the Mongolian state. No need to joke with this name, because the standard humor laid down by Charlie Chaplin is not very welcome here. The Mongols, like us, have a history to be proud of.

28. Do not think that the contract or agreements have decided everything. Margash this can be completely revised. So what? Not scary, really. And bargain, in general, you can even in the store. Do not bargain - do not respect. This is the law.

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29. Bed linen is sold without a pillowcase. I still can't find a logical explanation for this.

30. You can turn right even from the leftmost lane. Here, traffic rules do not work at all, and the traffic light does not matter either. But, at the same time, there are practically no accidents, although the traffic here is intense.

31. It is better not to order fish in restaurants and cafes. The fact is that the Mongols used to believe that all aquatic inhabitants are sacred, therefore they cannot be eaten. Fish is kept on the menu only for foreigners. And many months.

32. The wind blows all year round

33. Money smells like lamb. Everything here smells like lamb.

34. An 11-seat minibus can accommodate 23 people without a driver. Especially in the morning on a work day.

35. The living wage is two dollars a day per person. Few of course.

36. By the beginning of the 20th century, there were over 700 monasteries in Mongolia, where about 100 thousand monks lived. This was one third of the total number of Mongolian men. In a number of regions of the country, monasteries were the only settled centers and served as cities. After the revolution of 1921, Buddhists began to be persecuted, and by the end of the 1930s, all the monasteries were closed and destroyed, and most of the monks were repressed.

37. Little precipitation falls, up to 100-200 mm per year (up to 500 mm in the mountains), mainly from mid-July to September, in the form of short but powerful heavy rains. The snow cover is not deep, but lasts a very long time (in mountainous areas, almost all year round). The country has up to 260 sunny days a year, which is why Mongolia is often called the "Land of the Blue Sky". Dust storms are frequent between May and June.

38. The supreme body of legislative power - the State Great Khural (VGH) - a unicameral body consisting of 76 members elected by popular vote by secret ballot on a multi-party basis for a period of 4 years. The VGH is headed by a chairman and a deputy chairman, elected by secret ballot from among its members.

39. Meat soups and broths, which seem to have always been cooked in Mongolia, are very popular. In general, nothing fried is recognized here. Everything is either boiled or steamed.

40. Tugrik is the monetary unit of Mongolia. In circulation there are denominations of 10000, 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 tugrik, as well as coins of 200, 100, 50 and 20 tugrik.

41. Minibuses in Mongolia are something special. Maybe for an Asian person this is normal, but for a resident of Russia it is stressful. If in Russia there is a concept of "minibuses - killers", then looking like in a minibus for 12 seats, more than 20 people are rammed, it becomes scary.

42. There are about 80 airports in Mongolia, but only 11 have paved runways. There is no computer reservation system and the schedule changes frequently.

43. In Mongolia, it is not customary to immediately ask a guest questions. The guest should also not rush to spread everything about himself. In the steppe, life goes on slowly, and the procedure for getting to know the guest and the host is no exception.

44. To scare away evil spirits, clap your hands three or nine times.

45. The names of the spirits of the sacred mountains are considered forbidden, their names are kept secret, not pronounced aloud unless absolutely necessary.

46. Digging the earth among the Mongols is considered extremely dangerous, as it entails misfortune. It is also strictly forbidden to cut down the forest, hunt and even visit some "sacred places". ,

47. You can not harm nature. Capture or kill young birds. Cut down young trees at the springs. No need to tear plants and flowers. You can not throw garbage and spit in the fire of the hearth. Leave traces of your stay behind, for example, turned over turf, garbage, an unextinguished fire. Dirty things should not be washed at the Arshan water source. You can’t break, dig, touch the serge - hitching post, kindle a fire nearby. One should not desecrate a sacred place with bad deeds, thoughts or words. You can not shout loudly and get drunk heavily.

48. Special respect must be shown to the elders. You can't hurt old people. Offending elders is the same sin as depriving a living being of life.

49. You can’t throw out the rest of the tea, throw away a bone that has not been gnawed, give something away with your left hand, sell your beloved horse, step on spilled milk.

49. It is forbidden to stick a knife into the fire, as well as to touch the fire in any way with a knife or a sharp object, or to take meat out of a cauldron with a knife. It is considered a great sin to sprinkle milk on the fire of the hearth. You can not throw garbage, rags into the fire of the hearth - this offends the spirit of the hearth. It is forbidden to give the fire of the hearth to another house or yurt.

50. Bringing tea to the guest, the hostess, as a sign of respect, gives the bowl with both hands. The guest must also accept it with both hands - by this he shows respect for the house. In Mongolia and Buryatia, there is a custom of the right hand. The bowl during the greeting ceremony is passed only with the right hand. And of course, you need to accept any offering with your right hand or with both hands.

51. To emphasize special respect, as a sign of greeting, the guest is given two hands clasped with palms, as in a Buddhist bow, shaking hands in this case is also done simultaneously with both hands.

52. When visiting Buddhist datsans, one must move clockwise inside the temple and, before visiting, go around the territory of the temple in the direction of the sun, rotating all the prayer wheels. You can not go to the center of the temple during the service and take pictures without permission. Inside the temple, you should avoid moving and fussy actions, talking loudly. Shorts are not allowed to enter the temple.

53. At tailagans or shamanic rites, one should not strive to touch shamanic clothes, a tambourine, and even more so to put on oneself from shamanic attributes in order to be photographed. Even a shaman rarely puts on another shaman's thing, and if he does, it is only after the appropriate rite of purification. There is a belief that some items, especially those associated with magic, carry a certain amount of power. It is strictly forbidden common man for the sake of entertainment, say aloud shamanistic prayers (durdalga).

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Many people consider Mongolia to be a nomadic country with no cultural values or economic potential. People think that the country is 300 years behind civilization and is unlikely to be able to make itself known soon. However, this is not the case. Mongolia is a very beautiful and developed country that has already begun to show itself to the world.

It is worth noting that for recent years, the number of tourists has increased several times in the country. Mongolia carries a lot of interesting facts and it is far from the same as it was decades ago. It is able to pleasantly surprise every tourist.

Genghis Khan

Perhaps the main attraction in the history of the state is the great and well-known commander Genghis Khan. He managed to conquer the largest territory in history. In the 13th century, the largest state in terms of its scale was created, which originated in the lands of Korea, and ended with the commander’s possessions as much as Kievan Rus. The commander created the greatest army that no one could stop. She conquered under his wise guidance all who stood in their way.

The huge power collapsed precisely because of its colossal size. After all, they lived inside the country different nations and civilizations that wanted independence and did not support the Mongol invader.

In addition, a few dozen kilometers from the capital of Mongolia, there is a monument to the great commander, which is the highest statue in the world. It is noteworthy that the real name of the commander is not Genghis Khan, but Temujin.

Ancestors of modern Mongols

The land of the Mongols was inhabited for a very long time. Scientists have suggested that the first people on the territory of the state appeared as early as 90 thousand years BC. This assumption suggests that Mongolia is indeed the oldest state.

Addresses

There are no addresses familiar to the whole world in the country. Despite the rapid development of the country, its inhabitants are still prone to nomadism and resettlement. Due to temporary settlements, cities and streets are constantly changing and it is impossible to determine where one or another settlement will move further. The authorities solved this problem and assigned addresses not only to houses and tents, but to all objects in general. Instead of street names and numbers, a set of numbers and letters is allocated to various objects, which is the addressee.

Schools for nomads

The new policy of the state is the education of the people. Due to the fact that people are constantly moving from place to place, it is not possible to provide education for all children. Therefore, it was decided to create schools for nomads, who are also constantly on the move and move to places where they can find children. That is why, in the country, only 2% of children remain without education. It is noteworthy that not a single country in Africa can boast of such an amazing indicator.

Many people think that Mongolia is a very hot country with a tropical and desert climate. However, the capital Ulaanbaatar says otherwise. The average annual temperature of the city is the lowest in the world among the capitals. And the winters there are colder than in Moscow or even in Helsinki. So when traveling to the capital in winter, you should definitely take a lot of warm clothes with you.

Beliefs

If you step on a Mongol's foot, you should definitely shake his hand. The Mongols believe that if this is not done, then you will remain bitter enemies with this person. So do not be surprised if a person who has just trampled on your feet, with honors and a bow, climbs to shake hands.

Sport

Contrary to stereotypes, Mongolia is a very sporty country with many sports organizations. A lot of funds are allocated annually for sports events and the development of this kind of activity. The most popular sport among the Mongols is considered to be a local type of wrestling. Every Mongolian loves this fight and he is proud if some of his relatives do it professionally.

It is worth noting that the wrestlers enter the ring in a special attire that opens the chest. This is done so that in no case does a woman get into the ring.

In addition to this type of wrestling, the Mongols also love Sumo. As the results of recent competitions show, Mongolian athletes are one of the best sumo wrestlers in the world.

Hospitality

The Mongols are one of the most hospitable peoples in the world. The traveler can enter any house or settlement and be treated to warm tea. Every guest is welcome and the hosts will do everything possible for his convenience.

Movement

Be that as it may, in terms of transport and movement, Mongolia still needs to develop very much. They have very bad roads (mostly unpaved) and there are very few of them. For example, in terms of territory, 37 Netherlands can be placed in Mongolia. However, the roads themselves in the Netherlands are 67 times longer than in Mongolia.

The situation with air broadcasting is also bad. There is only one airport in the country, which is named after the great commander - Genghis Khan. And this airport is not in the best condition.

Horse behavior

Mongols love to ride horses. In many tourist centers, every tourist can also book a trip. However, in no case do not approach the horses from the right side. Mongolian horses are used to being saddled and dismounted only on the right. You should not check this fact, otherwise it may “Fly” with a hoof on the forehead.

Dinosaurs

The Gobi Desert in Mongolia is practically unexplored and few people risk going there on an expedition. However, in 1920, it was discovered that many remains and eggs of dinosaurs rest in this desert. Every person who is not afraid of the harsh desert can find the remains of dinosaurs with their own hands.

Shooting stars as a sign of death

In most countries of the world, a shooting star is something good and at this moment you need to make a wish. However, the Mongols believe that when a star falls, some very good and kind person dies. At such moments they are ready to cry and pray for this person. If you smile, rejoice and make a wish, then the Mongols may not understand you at all.

Most of us don't know much about Mongolia, other than the fact that Genghis Khan himself was from there. This is not surprising, given the influence of Genghis Khan and his descendants on the world, but the history of Mongolia goes much further. It includes unexpected inventions, moving cities, rare breeds of horses and the strangest races on Earth. Forward to Mongolia, and don't feel sorry for the archers on horseback!

10. Mongolia is one of the oldest countries in the world

The Xiongnu people, who lived north of the Great Wall, consisted of scattered groups of nomads. This did not prevent them from uniting into a single nation three years before the founding of the Han dynasty in 209 BC. After a long period during which these early Mongols smashed the early Chinese everywhere, peace was finally established in 162 BC.

Emperor Wen of the Han was the first to officially declare Mongolia an independent power: “Since the Xiongnu live in the northern regions where the cold weather comes early, I ordered the relevant authorities to annually hand over to Shan Yu (King), a certain amount of grain, gold, light and dense silk, as well as other items. Now peace will prevail throughout the world."

However, only Genghis Khan managed to unite all the nomadic tribes, which allowed the formation of the Mongolia that we know today, but the people themselves and their culture existed here 1000 years before his reign.

9 The Mongols Invented Ice Cream

It can get quite cold in Mongolia, so much so that ice cream vendors can happily sell their wares directly from cardboard containers without the need for a freezer. The story goes that long before Marco Polo returned to Italy with this delicious delicacy, in winter horsemen took cream with them on a long journey through the Gobi desert, placing it in containers made from animal intestines. During the ride, the liquid cream was vigorously shaken in sub-zero temperatures, causing it to immediately freeze and mix.

It is not known for certain whether the Mongols ate ice cream or other dessert with tears after they were thrown to the ground by a more skilled rider. It is only known that when the Empire expanded in its borders, periodically coming into conflict with the Chinese, ice cream followed it, which allowed the Polo to borrow this idea, and the Italians to proclaim to the whole world how smart they were and stick to this opinion for centuries.

8. Nomadic Capital

For almost 150 years, Ulaanbaatar has been a mobile capital. As one might expect, for people with a thousand-year history of nomadic life, it would be quite boring to sit in one place. Therefore, when the Khan advanced, the whole city followed him. Originally known as the Yurt Palace (Örgöö), the city changed its location 25 times before finally stopping where the Selbe and Tuul rivers meet.

The reason for the city's "permanent residence" shutdown is that it has simply become too big to move around easily. As the Scottish traveler John Bell said in 1721: “What they call Urga is the courtyard or place where the ruler Tushebet Khan and the high priest Bogd Jebtsundamba Khutugtu live, whose camps are always located in close proximity to each other. They have several thousand tents, which are taken apart from time to time. Urga is very often visited by merchants from China, Russia and other places.”

It is believed that by the time the city finally took root, up to ten thousand monks lived in its temples.

7. And again the genocide!

It is quite obvious that almost every country on Earth has several million skeletons in its closet, and it would be wrong not to mention the Great Khan in the "noble art" of human extermination. It was only during the Armenian Genocide that the Mongols broke the highest record in mass murder, which was unmatched until the advent of firearms and chemical weapons.

In the Persian city of Merv, Genghis Khan defeated his enemies, but the people still refused to surrender. So he took them all out into the street, which took 13 days, and then each of his warriors was ordered to kill 400 people. Historians believe that the death toll exceeds a million people.

6. The last wild horses

The Przewalski horse, named after the Pole who "discovered" the breed in the 19th century, is known in Mongolia as the takhi. Due to the fact that it was rare, and people were monsters, the horse practically disappeared in Mongolia, as it began to be actively caught for zoos and other needs. Cool, don't say anything! And then it will be even more interesting.
At the start of World War II, Kazakh soldiers fleeing the Chinese army were starving and freezing to death. So they ate everything they could find, including lots of takhi. The ensuing icy winters (-40s) and hot summers (+40s), as well as the rapid growth of the wolf population in the area, killed off the last tahi by 1968. By a lucky chance, Western European horse collectors kept this breed, and in 2004, twelve of the rarest horses were returned to Mongolia.

Today 300 horses live in wild nature in addition to an unknown number of others who have settled in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, and truth be told, who wants to go and count them? It is possible that they now have two heads and eat meat.

5. Communism is cool

If there is a country anywhere on the planet that proves that not all political systems work, it is Mongolia. After 1924 it began to cooperate closely with the USSR, being the second communist state in the world, Mongolia had a certain degree of autonomy. This was allowed for several reasons.

The leader of communist Mongolia was a follower of Stalin. In addition, China was located on the southern border, so it was easy to maintain trade and diplomatic relations with it through the Mongols. After Perestroika, the Mongols also decided to try newfangled democracy, but apparently they were not satisfied with the experience of neoliberalism. The Mongolian People's Party won the 2016 elections, although they stuck to a platform devoid of hardline communist policies.

Despite fears of social repression, Mongolian politician Nambariin Enkhbayar insists his communists are a different breed. “These are not some monsters who have come to power, but people who speak the same language,” he said. “We just want to live in a civilized, developed and democratic society.”

4. Great place to get away from everyone

Mongolia is only two people per square kilometer, a great place for recluses, hermits, asocial eccentrics or writers. The only problem is what to do with that other guy who happens to be in your square kilometer. Kill? Leave him to freeze to death in 30-degree frost? Beat him in a Battle-Yak? The choice is yours.

Luckily, the neighbors you can find are very friendly. Traditionally, in Mongolia, warm, slightly salty milk tea is always ready in case of a visit of visitors, which is quite logical, because it can be quite a long way to the next nomadic tent. Now imagine that you needed to borrow some sugar.

3. Huge statue of the Great General / Genocide Maniac / Ancestor

Not far from Ulaanbaatar is a 40m high statue of Genghis Khan. We can understand why: he founded the country, but he also killed millions of people. It is very similar to the statue of Lenin in Seattle. Of course, everyone here assumes that he is a cool guy, but massacres are problematic. Naturally, we must not forget that the 12th century is a very different time, and then archery was too cool to refuse it.

So, an hour from the coldest capital on Earth, you will find the tallest horse statue in the world. “All Mongolians are proud of this statue,” said Sanchir Erkhem, 26, a Mongolian sumo wrestler based in Japan, who posed for a photo during his trip home in 2009. “Genghis Khan is our hero, our father, our god.”
"He was cruel man but he led ours to greatness,” said Toguldur Munkochir, 25. "If you look at Lincoln, Hitler and Julius Caesar, it's the same."

2 Weirdest Races On Earth

Forget the Paris-Dakar rally or the Crazy Races computer game. The wildest race on earth starts from where you are right now to a pub in Mongolia. The rules are strange: your engine must be less than one liter, unless you are driving some kind of "fun" car. Like an ambulance or something like that. You can also ride a motorcycle, but the engine size must be less than 125 cc.

By comparison, when movie stars Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman traveled through Mongolia, they did so on BMW motorcycles with ten times the power, and yet they barely made it across the country. In short, if you participate in the Mongolian rally, you are insane and deserve to die. Surprisingly, since the beginning of the competition in 2004, this has happened to only two participants. But the event raised millions of pounds for charity, which is great.

For those of us who are not lucky enough to live in the so-called developed countries, there are few things more romantic than the sight of the Kazakh people in Mongolia, hunting with eagles, which are called "Golden Eagles". The huge birds have been tamed and hunted across the steppes for over 4,500 years. This is an incredible example of the power of tradition and culture.

There is one story about how a hunter met his eagle, honorably released after eight years of service. Years after his release, a hunter was riding with his friend, they looked up to the sky and saw two eagles circling high overhead. The hunter said, "This is my eagle." His friend laughed, but the hunter whistled loudly, and the bird immediately began to descend and landed right on his arm!

The myth about the mysterious Asian mentality is more than one hundred years old, but Mongolia has always stood apart among the countries of the East. Her meager life and the simplest crafts of the Mongols created her reputation as an uncomplicated territory. But if you plunge into history, very, and not far away, it becomes clear that there are interesting facts about Mongolia - more than enough!

1 national park in the world

The oldest national park in the world is Bogd-Khan-Uul, which is located south of Ulaanbaatar. Its special protected status was established as early as 1500 by a document of the then ruling Ming Dynasty.

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The Mongolian People's Republic became the second communist country in the world on November 26, 1924.

3 3 times a year...

… moved Ulaanbaatar from place to place quite recently. For only 239 years it has been stationary locality. Previously, a huge city, even being in the status of the capital, was nomadic.

4 4 out of 10

Mongolia is one of the least religious countries in the world. According to the latest census, about 40% of the country's population professes no religion.

5 5 kilometers from the former parking lot ...

…on average, a Mongolian family passes by before setting up a new camp. It seems not much, but the move happens 4-6 times a year.

6 6 thousand people

The largest village in Mongolia has a population of 6,000. However, this figure is very approximate, since most of the inhabitants are constantly nomadic. Due to the fact that they do not have a permanent place of residence, postal addresses for the delivery of correspondence within the country's borders are indicated in reference to the locality.

7 7 walls

The dimensions of the Mongolian yurt are determined not in square meters, but in the walls. The poorest and smallest - 4 walls, and the richest yurts have up to 7 walls.

8 8 country in Asia

Mongolia is the eighth largest country in Asia and the 18th largest in the world. But among countries that have only land borders, Mongolia is the second largest after Kazakhstan.

9 9 children had Genghis Khan

And this is only from the first wife. The second, third, and so on, were no less prolific. That's how it came to be that at the moment 17,000,000 men can consider themselves . They have a common unique Y-chromosome, the beginning of which dates back to the 13th century.

10 10 Przewalski horses

Only 10 (in some sources 11) Przewalski's horses - one of the symbols of Mongolia - remained in nature at the beginning of the 20th century. Now the population of the only wild horse on our planet has been restored to 2,000 individuals.

Interesting facts about Mongolia is a brilliant opportunity to get acquainted with the history, climate and traditions of East Asia. For many, Mongolia is associated primarily with the Golden Horde, which managed to conquer huge territories.

So, in front of you are the most Interesting Facts about Mongolia.

The capital of Mongolia - Ulaanbaatar, literally translates as "red hero".
The Great Khan managed to establish the Mongol Empire through large-scale military campaigns, as a result of which he captured the vast territories of many states. It was the largest empire in the world, including the largest contiguous territory in world history.
An interesting fact is that Genghis Khan was able to conquer more lands and peoples in a quarter of a century than the soldiers of the Roman Empire in 4 centuries.
The exact location of the grave of Genghis Khan (see) is still unknown. According to legend, 800 soldiers killed several thousand people who came to say goodbye to the deceased khan. After that, the soldiers committed suicide so that no one would know where their commander was buried.
Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital on the planet.
Special schools have been opened in Mongolia to educate children of nomads. Thanks to this, the number of illiterate people in the country does not exceed 2%.
The Mongolian Gobi ranks third in the world in terms of area.
Did you know that Mongolia is the largest state surrounded by other countries? In addition, Mongolia has no access to the sea.
Mongolia is a huge plateau - an elevated plain, rising above sea level by 900-1500 m.
Not far from the capital, there is the largest horseman statue on the planet, depicting Genghis Khan on a horse. The monument is so large that an observation deck was built on the horse's head from where you can see magnificent landscapes. The height of the monument is 50 m, including the pedestal.
The Mongols are quite superstitious people. They believe that if you don't shake hands with the person you stepped on, they will become your enemy.
In addition, the Mongols believe that shooting stars symbolize someone's death. For this reason, at such moments they begin to say prayers to themselves.
The locals approach the horses only from the left side, as well as getting off them. This is another echo of superstition.
In Mongolia, it is not customary to whistle indoors. But if for us it brings "lack of money", then for the Mongols the whistle personifies the call of evil spirits.
An interesting fact is that Mongolia has a very low population density. There are less than 2 people per 1 square kilometer.
The Mongols are known for their kindness and hospitality. Any traveler they are ready to pour hot with a pinch of salt, as required by customs.
In Mongolia, a local wrestling called beh is very popular. It is curious that the wrestlers enter the mat in special suits with open chests. Such an unusual outfit is due to the fact that once a woman became the winner of the tournament. To prevent the situation from happening again, we decided to use such original clothes.
Every year Mongolia hosts the Festival of a Thousand