Mongolia

SHORT INFORMATION

Mongolian Money

Mongolian money is referred to as the Togrog.The symbol representing the Mongolian money is MNT. The Togrog is the official currency of Mongolia.

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.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Mongolian Drinks

Over the years, Mongolian nomads have developed a number of unique dairy products “white food” (tsagaan idee), which include different types of yoghurt (tarag, aarts), cottage cheesem (byaslag), dried curds(aarul ), and fermented mare’s milk (airag).