Mongolia, a landlocked country tucked between two huge states, Russia and China, is the home to the Gobi Desert, a former sea full of marine fossils. However, this isn’t the only interesting thing about this East Asian country that will amaze you.
- Despite its big territory, Mongolia has the lowest density in the world.
- The nomadic lifestyle is still a tradition in this country. 30% of the population are nomads or semi-nomads.
- There are 250 sunny days in this country each year. That is the mean reason why Mongolia is known as the “Land of the Eternal Blue Sky”.
- Although there are so many beautiful days, the winters are very cold. The temperature goes down to -30 degrees.
- According to historians, the attacks of the Mongols are the reason behind building the Great Wall of China.
- As we mentioned earlier, Mongolia is a landlocked country, however, there are many beautiful salt lakes around.
- Mongolia has the oldest national park in the world. The Bogd Khan dates its origin to 1778.
- Eagles are kept as pets by the nomads.
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