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| State of Mongolia | |
|---|---|
| Conventional long name | State of Mongolia |
| Common name | Mongolia |
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
| Largest city | Ulaanbaatar |
| Official languages | Mongolian language |
| Ethnic groups | Khalkha people, Buryats, Kazakh people (Mongolia) |
| Government type | Unitary state; Parliamentary republic |
| Legislature | State Great Khural |
| President | President of Mongolia |
| Prime minister | Prime Minister of Mongolia |
| Area km2 | 1564116 |
| Population estimate | 3,400,000 |
| Currency | Tögrög |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
State of Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia located between Russia and the China. It features vast steppe, the Gobi Desert, and a nomadic pastoralist heritage associated with the Xiongnu, Xianbei, and the Mongol Empire. The contemporary polity evolved through interactions with the Qing dynasty, the Soviet Union, and international organizations like the United Nations.
Mongolia's recorded past includes early polities such as the Xiongnu Empire and the Rouran Khaganate, later interrupted by the rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, which produced campaigns against the Jin dynasty, Khwarezmian Empire, and the Song dynasty. After fragmentation, successor states like the Yuan dynasty and the Northern Yuan persisted alongside steppe confederations including the Oirat and Dzungar Khanate. The expansion of the Qing dynasty brought Mongolia under Manchu suzerainty until the revolutionary upheavals of the early 20th century, when figures such as Bogd Khan and events like the October Revolution influenced the declaration of autonomy and later independence movements. The 20th century saw the establishment of the Mongolian People's Republic with assistance from the Soviet Union, political purges linked to Nikolai Yezhov-era campaigns, and industrialization guided by Five-Year Plans modeled after Soviet economic planning. Transition to a multi-party system in 1990 followed protests inspired by the Velvet Revolution and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, leading to a new constitution that created institutions like the State Great Khural and the office of the President of Mongolia.
Mongolia spans the Khentii Mountains, the Altai Mountains, and the Gobi Desert, with river systems such as the Selenge River draining into Lake Baikal in Russia. Its biome transitions include temperate grassland shared with the Eurasian Steppe and cold semi-arid zones similar to those in Inner Mongolia. Notable protected areas include Bogd Khan Mountain and the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, which conserve species like the Przewalski's horse and steppe raptors. Environmental challenges stem from mining activities around sites such as Oyu Tolgoi and Erdenet Mine, urbanization impacts in Ulaanbaatar linked to air pollution episodes, and desertification concerns traced to climate variability studied by researchers from institutions such as the World Bank and United Nations Environment Programme.
Mongolia operates as a Unitary state with a semi-presidential system defined by the 1992 constitution that distributes powers among the President of Mongolia, the State Great Khural, and the Prime Minister of Mongolia. Major political parties include the Mongolian People's Party and the Democratic Party (Mongolia), which compete in national elections administered by the General Election Commission of Mongolia. Mongolia maintains foreign relations with neighbors Russia and China and engages with multilateral bodies like the Asian Development Bank and the World Trade Organization. Defense and security matters involve the Mongolian Armed Forces cooperating on peacekeeping missions under United Nations Peacekeeping mandates, while legal reforms reference instruments such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The economy relies heavily on mineral resources, with major projects at Oyu Tolgoi and Erdenet Mine driving exports to partners like China. Sectors include mining, herding tied to nomadic pastoralism traditions, and a growing services industry centered in Ulaanbaatar with investments from firms in South Korea, Japan, and the European Union. Macroeconomic policy involves institutions such as the Bank of Mongolia and participation in finance programs with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Trade corridors intersect with initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and regional transport plans linking to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the New Silk Road concepts.
The population is predominantly Khalkha people with minorities including Buryats, Kazakh people (Mongolia), Tsaatan, and urban migrants from rural aimags such as Selenge and Bayan-Ölgii Province. Languages include the Mongolian language in its Cyrillic and traditional scripts, with cultural institutions like the National University of Mongolia and the Mongolian Academy of Sciences supporting research. Social indicators are monitored by agencies including the National Statistical Office of Mongolia and international partners such as UNICEF and WHO addressing public health in contexts like seasonal air pollution and rural healthcare access.
Mongolian culture reflects influences from Tengrism, Tibetan Buddhism propagated by figures like the Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, and later interactions with Orthodox Christianity during Russian contact. Artistic expressions include throat singing (khöömii) practiced alongside traditional instruments like the morin khuur and folk epics such as the Epic of King Gesar. Annual events such as the Naadam Festival showcase wrestling, archery, and horse racing, while contemporary artists and filmmakers engage with institutions like the Mongolian National Film Center and international festivals.
Key infrastructure projects connect urban centers via the Ulaanbaatar Railway and international links to the Trans-Mongolian Railway that joins the Trans-Siberian Railway and routes to Beijing. Road corridors include the Asian Highway Network segments facilitating freight to border crossings at Zamyn-Üüd and Chinggis Khaan International Airport serving international air links. Energy infrastructure encompasses thermal plants in Ulaanbaatar, hydropower sites on rivers such as the Selenge River, and exploration for renewable projects supported by donors like the Asian Development Bank.
Category:Countries in Asia