Mongolia

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Mongolia

Officially name: Mongolia

Capital: Ulan Bator

Largest city: Ulan Bator

Official language: Mongolian

Government: Parliamentary republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Mongolia Festivals

Naadam is a traditional type of festival in Mongolia. The festival is also locally termed "eriin gurvan naadam" - "the three games of men". The games are Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery and are held throughout the country during the midsummer holidays.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Mongolian Culture

Mongolian culture and history has been formed in large part by the dynamic forces of nature and struggle that are embodied in the ancient nomadic existance of the Mongol peoples.