Mongolia

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Population of Mongolia

Today the Mongolia has more than 2, 8 million population and over 1 million people live in rural areas and are mainly engaged in traditional livestock herding and some extent in crop production.

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.

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Overview of Mongolia

Officially name: Mongolia

Capital: Ulan Bator

Largest city: Ulan Bator

Official language: Mongolian

Government: Parliamentary republic