Brief of Mongolia

Mongolia is located in the heart of Asian Landscape in which has immeasurable huge grass of steppes, sand dunes, rocky and forest Mountain ranges fresh lakes. Traditionally, Mongolian lifestyle is based on nomadic lifestyle in which consists of vary kind of nomadic tribes.

Official name of the country: Mongolia
Capital city: Ulaanbaatar
Location: Central Asia. Bordered with Russia (3,485km) and China (4,673)
Area: 1.565 million km²
Average altitude: 1,580m above the sea level
Population: 2,951,786
Language: Mongolian. Common spoken foreign languages –English and Russian
Religions: Buddhism is dominant, but traditionally we accustomed to have focused more attention on shamanism. Some elements of Christians and Muslims are available as w ell.
Currency: Tugrik, All major currencies can be exchange at banks and licensed exchange centers in Ulaanbaatar. Credit cards are accepted at biggest hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.
Political system: Mongolia is a parliamentary republic.
Head of state: President elected for 4 years, Present president Elbegdorj Tsahia
Legislature: State Great Hural, unicameral with 76 members elected for 4 years
State structure: Unitary state administratively divided into 22 provinces and a capital city.
Tourist season: May-October (peak season July-August)
Main ports: Chinggis Khaan international airport in Ulaanbaatar city, Sukhbaatar (railway station on Mongolian-Russian border) and Zamyn Uud (railway station on Mongolian-Chinese border)
Air links: Moscow, Irkutsk (Russia), Berlin (Germany), Beijing, Huhhot (China), Seoul (Republic of Korea) and Tokyo & Osaka (Japan).
Rail links: Ulan-Ude, Irkutsk, Moscow (Russia) and Huhhot & Beijing (China)
Sea access: Tianjin/China (1.344 km) and Nakhodka/Russia (4.037 km)
Communication: Country code - 976, area code for Ulaanbaatar – 11
Mobile phone: GSM 900, 1800, CDMA 450, 800, 1800, 1900.
Time: Ulaanbaatar time: GTM+8, three western provinces one hour behind the capital,
Working hours: - 09.00-13.00 and
Visa: Visa is issued by Mongolian Embassies and Diplomatic Missions abroad or can be obtained at the international airport by those with a formal letter of invitation. If traveling on an organized tour, visa can be obtained through tourism companies or travel agencies.
Health: No specific requirements, all visitors should ensure that they come to Mongolia with suitable medical insurance
Insurance: You are recommended to have travel insurance with an insurance company of your country.
Food: There are varieties of restaurants in Ulaanbaatar serving Mongolian, Chinese, Russian, European, Japanese, and Korean, Indian and Latin American foods.
Public Holidays: New Year- 31- December -1 January, Lunar new year(Tsagaan sar), International Women’s Day -8 March, Mother and Children’s day -1 June , National Holiday “Naadam”- 11-13 July, Independence day -26 November.
Electric current: 220 volts/50 HZ
Weight and measures: Metric System