DEMOGRAPHY: Area 1.566 million square kilometers  
Located between two large countries- borders with Russian Federtaion by 3,485kms and 4,673kms with China.  
POPULATION: 2.6 million  
Major languages Khalha Mongolian Language  
1.7 inhabitants per 1sq.km  
ADMINISTRATION:  
Capital Ulaanbaatar  
Major cities Darkhan, Erdenet, Baganuur, Choibalsan  
Regions 21 prefectures  
Government Constitutional Democracy 
RELIGION:   
94% Tibetan Buddhist Lamaism,  also elements of Shamanism. 6% Muslim (mainly in the south- west).

CURRENCY:   /Mongol Tugrug/
 1 US$   1 US$ 
 1 Euro  T 1074.94 
1 Jap yen  = T 9.3 
 1 Pound T 1638.56 
 
TIME ZONES:
Add 8 hours to GMT

CLIMATE:
 Month  Jan Feb Mar Apr  May   Jun  Jul Aug Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 
Temp (0C)  -25  -21   -13  -1  6  15  20  15   9  -1   -13  -20
Rain   
 (mm)		 0  0   3 5  10  28 76 51 23 5 5 3
 
ALTITUDE:
One of the highest countries in the world.
Average altitude: 1,580 m above sea level
Ulaanbaatar city : 1,350 m above sea level
Highest peak(Nairamdal peak) : 4,653 m avove sea level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Passport: Required, except for holders of documents issued to stateless  persons.
2. Visa: Required, except for:
          1. nationals of Mongolia
          2. nationals for Kazakstan for a stay of max. 90 days provided coming for business purposes;
          3. nationals of Cuba, Korea (Dem. People's Rep.) , Laos and Vietnam, irrespective of purpose of
              visit  or duration of stay;
          4. the following nationals holding diplomatic or official pasports:
               a) for a stay of max. 3 months:  Bulgaria, Czech Rep., Hungary, Slovak Rep., Turkey;
               b) for a stay of max. 1 month: Korea Rep., Thailand;
          5. the following nationals for a stay of max. 14 days:
               a) Poland and Romania. If coming for business purposes, passenger should hold invitation letter;
               b) Malaysia.  If coming for business purposes visa not required for max. 1 month;
               c) Philippines. However, if coming for business purposes  visa not required for max.21 days;
               d) Singapore, provided coming for business purposes;
          6. nationals of China (People's Rep.)  holding normal passports endorsed "for public affairs",
             diplomatic or service passports or if travelling with group holding visa.
Issue:
1.  by consulates and/or embassies of Mongolia established in : Belgium (Brussels), Bulgaria (Sofia),
China (People’s Rep., Hohhot), Cuba (Havana), Czech Rep. (Prague), Egypt (Cairo), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin, Bonn), Hong Kong, Hungary (Budapest), India (Delhi), Italy (Trieste), Japan (Tokyo), Kazakstan (Almaty), Korea Dem. People’s Rep. (Pyongyang), Korea Rep. (Seoul), Laos (Vientiane), Poland (Warsaw), Romania (Bucharest), Russian Fed. (Irkutsk, Moscow, Ulan-Ude), Singapore, Switzerland (Geneva), Ukraine (Kiev), United Kingdom (London), U.S.A. (New York, Washington), Vietnam (Hanoi);

3. Tax:  Airport  tax is levied an all passengers departing from Mongolia.           Fee: USD 12.-.
 
4.  Customs:
     Import: free import:
               1.  600 pieces of cigarettes;
               2.  2 litres of alcoholic beverages;
               3.  3 bottles of perfume.
      Additional information:
               1. Following items must be declared on arrival:
                Art, archeological findings, ancient books and  manuscripts, electronic goods.
               2. Mongolia is member of the CITIES (see Terms & Definitions).
               Pets: dogs and cats require a Good Health Certificate.
               Export: free export;
               1. 200 pieces of cigarettes;
               2. 2 litres of alcoholic beverages;
               3. a reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use.
               Baggage clearance: baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry.
 
HOTELS:
A range of hotels and guest houses available, ranging from student accommodation to 4 star hotels.
     Chinggis Khaan hotel
     Bayangol hotel
     Ulaanbaatar hotel
     White House hotel
     Flower hotel
     Sarora hotel
     Gegee Guest House

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS:
     New year 1 January
     Lunar New Year Variable - January/February
     Mother's & Children's day 1 June
     Naadam 11-12 July
     Republic Day 26 November

WORKING HOURS:
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00
Banking: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30

WEIGHTS, MEASURES & ELECTRICITY:
Metric system, Electricity 220V, 50Hz

MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Travelers are advised to carry travel insurance which includes an emergency evacuation clause in case of very
serious illness or injury. Travelers should bring their own medical supplies for any personal needs, as well as
basic medical kit. Although no vaccinations are required travelers are recommended to be protected against
Hepatitis (both A and B) and Meningitis A & C. This is particularly important if travelling with children.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
Most hotels and houses have international direct dialing as well as telex and fax facilities.

MONGOLIAN LANGUAGE:
Over 90% Khalkha Mongol ('Mongolian Language'). The script is Cyrillic due to
Russian influence but a switch back to traditional script has begun in schools.
Minor languages include Khazkh.

SECOND LANGUAGE:
Russian is spoken by many graduates, with Mongolians educated in Russia.
English is replacing Russia as the second language. German is spoken by many
graduates, and a little Spanish is spoken. Chinese not widely understood except
in border areas.

GOVERNMENT OF MONGOLIA:
Parliamentary , with President second in authority to State Great Hural (Parliament) .