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About Mongolia

Mongolia is an amazing country where you can witness an exceptional fusion of ancient culture and the homeland of Genghis Khan. Mongolia is the only country with a nomadic lifestyle. It is a land of blue skies and unspoiled, wild nature.

In today’s rapidly changing world, Mongolia is considered one of the few travel destinations that can offer travelers beautiful, untouched landscapes, ancient customs and traditions that have been preserved for centuries. Mongolia is hidden deep in the heart of Asia between Russia and China. The country is best known as a remote and sparsely populated land, full of wonders from the unique Mongolian landscape, simple nomadic lifestyle and hospitality, which has not changed much over the past millennium.

Mongolia, with its endless steppes, towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, offers a variety of activities for both amateur adventurers interested in exploring nomadic culture and experts with a special adventure dream in mind. One of the few places left where Mongolia does not need a special revival for the tourism industry.

Mongolia offers unparalleled hospitality to explorers. The Gobi Desert, Lake Khosgol and Khangai, the Khentii Mountains are truly home to breathtaking natural wonders.

Location: Mongolia is a landlocked country in Northeast Asia, bordering China 4,673 km to the south and the Russian Federation 3,485 km to the north. The country’s total area is 1.566 million square kilometers, which is approximately 1 square kilometer per 1.6 people, making it the 18th largest country in the world. Mongolia’s territory is larger than the territories of the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy combined.

Geography: Mongolia covers a wide range of terrain, including mountains, grassy steppes, and vast, flat desert. Much of the northern and western parts of the country are mountainous or hilly grasslands. The Gobi Desert occupies much of the southern and eastern regions. The country is landlocked, and although there are lakes and streams in certain areas, the combination of terrain and water scarcity means that very little of the land is arable.

Climate: Average summer temperature is +20°C, average winter temperature is -26°C, average rainfall is 200-220 mm, winter lasts from November to late April, spring from May to June, summer from July to September.

Wildlife: Mongolia is home to 136 species of mammals, almost 400 different types of birds, and 76 species of fish.