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• Apr. 12, 2025, 3:17 AM ET (Straits Times)
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Facts
| Also Known As | Outer Mongolia • Mongol Uls |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene |
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar (Ulan Bator) |
| Population | (2025 est.) 3,569,000 |
| Head Of State | President: Ukhnaa Khürelsükh |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (State Great Hural [76]) |
| Official Language | Khalkha Mongolian |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | Mongol Uls (Mongolia) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 1,564,241 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 603,953 |
| Monetary Unit | tugrik (Tug) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 133 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 3,494,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 5.9 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 2.3 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2023) 69.9% • Rural: (2023) 31.1% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 67.3 years • Female: (2022) 76.7 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2020) 99% • Female: (2020) 99% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 16,956 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 4,870 |
Did You Know?
- Genghis Khan, born Temujin around May 31, 1162, established the Mongol Empire in 1206, which became the largest entirely connected (contiguous) empire in history. It occupied approximately 22% of all land on Earth.
- The Mongols, even as far back as the time of Genghis Khan, have enjoyed freedom of religion. Approximately half on Mongolians today are Buddhists and 40% are irreligious, with the remaining 10% comprised of Christians, shamanists, and others (including a very small Jewish community).
- Mongolia is the 18th largest country in the world by area, but its population of just 3 million makes it the world's most sparsely populated country.
- Mongolian lifestyle emphasizes affection towards children. The average Mongolian woman will have four children, and those who have five (or more) children are referred to as "honored mothers".
- Mongolia remains heavily nomadic, with approximately 30% of Mongolians being classified as nomads.
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