Mongolia – Recreation, Landmarks, Weather,kitchen, tours, photo, map

Fri, 20 May 2016

Монголия – это страна в Центральной Азии с
population of about 2.8 million. Her closest neighbors are
China and the Russian Federation. Among the population dominate
Mongols (85% of the population), its ethnic composition is also represented
Darkhats, Sartulis, Hotons, Buryats, Torgut, Myangatas,
Kharachina, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz and other groups.

The main language in Mongolia is Mongolian. Interesting that
more than a quarter of the country’s population speaks Russian and understands
him, as many of the older generation studied in
Soviet Union or Russia. In addition, since 2007, the Russian language
Included in the compulsory education program in Mongolian schools.

The official religion of Mongolia, which profess more than 90%
population, is Buddhism. The main currency in the country –
tugrik

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Mongolia – the capital and major cities

The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, which began its chronicle in
1639, while at the time a Buddhist monastery. Today
modern high-rise buildings are side by side with yurts,
located right in the city center, and residents of the capital with the same
success are moving along its streets both in cars and on horseback.
horse riding In the capital of Mongolia, one of the most distinctive in Asia,
lives about 712 thousand. person. In Ulaanbaatar, produced
approximately half of the gross industrial output of the country.

It should be said that in Mongolia, together with Ulan Bator, there are only 26
cities, among which, apart from the capital, are considered to be large Darkhan and
Erdenet In these three cities, 63% of the total urban
population of the country.

Mongolia – holidays and tours

Mongolia is very popular among lovers of eco-tourism. She is
attracts tourists, above all, the opportunity to touch
eternal and preserved in its natural state and
harmonize your mental state and also get to know
ethnic culture of Mongolian villages, live on tourist
bases in felt yurts, taste the national Mongolian cuisine,
take a trip on foot and on horseback or enjoy the canceled
fishing or hunting.

Tours to Mongolia and history lovers are interesting, because they give
the opportunity to immerse yourself in a completely different culture, to visit
ancient monuments of the country, wander through the ruins of the ancient
Mongolian cities and imbued with the spirit of the homeland of the legendary
Chinggis Khan.

For lovers of active holidays in Mongolia there are also interesting
entertainment: safari, rafting, a trip through the legendary desert
Gobi

Mongolia – attractions

Like any other capital, Ulan Bator has a large
number of places of interest and attractions. First of all,
there is worth seeing the monument and mausoleum of the national hero
Mongolia Suhe-Bator, the Bell of the World, located on the central
the town square, the Winter Palace of Bogdykhan, the last emperor
Mongolia, “Khan’s Bet” and her famous sculptures of the goddess Tara,
Gandan’s largest active monastery and temple
Zhanrai Sing, Palace of Culture and Art Gallery, House
Parliament. Being in the Mongolian capital, be sure to
visit its many unique museums: the Museum
Fine Art Zanabazar, Museum of History and
Natural History, National Museum of History, Museum of Art, Museum
Ulan Bator, National Toy Museum, Military Museum,
Public Library and others.

Many also seek to see in Buddhism unique Buddhist
monasteries; Bogdo-Ula Mountain Reserve (Saint Mountain); a place
excavation of Karakorum, which was the capital of the Mongol Empire in
XIII — XVI centuries. In the Mongolian steppes you can see the runic
steles dating from the 6th – 8th centuries that are tombstones
monuments to Turkic kagans and generals.

And yet, the main attraction of this country is its
nature. The most famous natural sights of Mongolia –
powerful waterfall near the river Orkhon; unique cemetery fossil
animals living in the Jurassic and Cretaceous in the Gobi Desert;
Lake Hubsugul, the deepest in Central Asia; four mountain
peak located around the capital which are for the Mongols
holy places.

Mongolia – Weather (Climate)

Mongolia is characterized by a continental climate, there is a severe
winter and dry hot summer. In Ulan Bator, one of the coldest
capitals of the world, in summer the temperature ranges from 25 ° C to 35 ° C, in winter –
25 ° С-35 ° С.

Погода в Монголии сейчас:

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Mongolia – Kitchen

Mongolian cuisine is characterized by a strong commitment to
national traditions, and we can say that it has reached
modernity in the form in which there were dozens of centuries
backwards It is characterized by an abundance of meat (mainly lamb,
less often – beef, horse meat), also prepare dishes from yak meat,
saigas and other pets. Meat is eaten boiled,
dried, baked, dried. Among the traditional national
Mongolian dishes – boiled “Khorog”, roasted from the inside with
hot stones meat sludge “boodog”, goat “bahan”,
which the baked right in the skin, boiled lamb, meat
marmot-tarbagan (we do not advise him to try tourists, because you can
get sick of one of the many infectious diseases carried
marmot), and many more other dishes.

Dairy products are also very popular in Mongolia. Local
residents will certainly treat you koumiss, ryazhenka “tarag”, dried
curd cheese, beyaslak cheese, traditional milk froths,
soft cheeses and many other tasty and healthy
dishes.

For the preparation of flour products use baked on
pan or in ashes unleavened dough. From herbal products
Mongolians prefer rice and legumes, as seasoning
use wild herbs, roots and berries (mountain ash, bird cherry),
as well as spices.

Mongolian favorite drinks are koumiss, sour milk “airan” and
Mongolian tea, prepared according to the original recipe (with
milk, salt, butter, and sometimes even with toasted flour, but without
Sahara). Alcohol products are represented by vodka “arch” from
Mare’s milk, home “airag” (also dairy) and other
drinks.

Mongolia – interesting facts

Long since the Mongols were nomadic, and for many
modern descendants of Genghis Khan, he remains relevant. Even in
the capital, many people live in yurts, easily moved from one place to another.
a place. For many Mongolians, the words “my address is not a house or a street” –
This is a description of their way of life. Rules of conduct in the yurt
quite complex, so tourists when visiting it should
focus on the actions of the owner.

The Mongols are very hospitable, they love to accept and treat here.
guests. Any request from the guest of the country for help causes an active
response, but do not try to thank the local
residents for helping money – you can hurt them. Sincere
gratitude will be much better received.

Having met on the street a pile of stones, over which a strip is tied
fabrics, it is not necessary to talk loudly in this place and all the more
touch this construction. Thus the Mongols celebrate their
sacred places – “ovo”.

While in Mongolia, you need to be very careful about the local
water that must be boiled. Before the trip
It is strongly recommended to be vaccinated against plague and cholera, and
also prevent typhus, meningitis, rabies and
Hepatitis C. Medicine in Mongolia is well developed, but the system
international health insurance is not valid here. AT
If necessary, an ambulance will be provided free of charge, but subsequent
treatment will have to pay.

AT Монголии слабо развита телефонная связь, даже в столице
payphones are rare and are concentrated in
hotels and post offices. You can exchange currency in
cities, but to pay for goods and services by credit card is only
the capital.

Mongolia – a visa

To visit Mongolia, you need a visa that you can get,
Contact the Embassy of Mongolia in Russia. For tourist
travel needs a visa category “J”, which can be issued at
the presence of a valid passport, providing the consulate
necessary documents and paying a consular fee of $ 50.
Its validity period is 3 months from the date of issue; she is
allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days.

Mongolia – Embassy

The Mongolian Embassy in Moscow is located in Borisoglebsky
переулке, дом 11. Позвонить туда можно по телефshe isм (495)
290-67-92, (495) 290-64-81, (495) 290-30-61, (495) 291-61-71
(Fax).

Map of Mongolia

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