Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of 1,564,116 square kilometres, with a population of just 3.3 million, making it the world's most sparsely populated sovereign nation. Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population. The territory of modern-day Mongolia has been ruled by various nomadic empires, including the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the First Turkic Khaganate, and others. In 1206, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous land empire in history. His grandson Kublai Khan conquered China to establish the Yuan dynasty.

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Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Tomb From Forgotten Era in Mongolia

Elite grave of pre-Mongol period uncovered in Mongolia - EurekAlert

New Bird-Like Dinosaur Unearthed in Mongolia

Boiling rocks from Earth's crust tore an ocean into Mongolia 410 million years ago

Melted snow uncovers early evidence of horse riding in Mongolia

The Great Wall of Mongolia: Scientists Unearth 405 Kilometer Enigma

1,600-Year-Old Wooden Saddle Unearthed in Mongolia

NASA and Mongolia had a meeting last week, and the Mongolian PM Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai signed an agreement to increase the countries’ space cooperation.

U.S. Looks to Mongolia, Wedged between China and Russia, for Critical Minerals

Ancient DNA reveals the multiethnic structure of Mongolia's first nomadic empire

World’s First Swimming Dinosaur Discovered in Mongolia. Natovenator was a streamlined hunter with jaws full of tiny teeth.

Livestock and dairying led to dramatic social changes in ancient Mongolia