Mongolia is a sparsely populated, landlocked country in East Asia, located between Russia and China, with an area four times the size of Germany. Over 40% of the population lives in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Characterized by steppes, mountains, and the Gobi Desert, Mongolia is rich in natural resources and has a long history dating back to Genghis Khan and his world empire. After a long period of Soviet influence, Mongolia has been a stable democracy since 1992, uniquely positioned as the only democracy completely surrounded by authoritarian states. The landscape is diverse and home to unique wildlife, including Przewalski's horse and dinosaur fossils. Wikipedia
| capital: | Ulaanbaatar (Улаанбаатар) |
| currency: | tugrik |
| country calling code: | +976 |
| population: | 3,409,939 |
| area: | 1,564,116 km² |
| head of state: | Khurelsukh Ukhnaa |
| basic form of government: | parliamentary system |
| official language: | Mongolian |
| licence plate code: | MGL |
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