Mongolia in brief
Mongolia is a huge, landlocked country about three times the size of France, squashed between China and Russia. It has a total area of 1,566,500 sq. km (604,830 sq. mi). It is one of the largest land-locked countries and the world's seventh largest country. Mongolia's environment has a large variety of features. The northern part of the country is covered by forest mountain ranges and the southern part by desert, desert steppe and steppe areas with low mountains. The western part is dominated by high snow-capped mountains and glaciers and the eastern part by vast plains and wild heaths. Mongolia is one of the highest countries in the world, with an average elevation of 1,580m (5,180ft). About 81% of the country is higher than 1,000m (3,280ft) above sea level. The highest mountain is Tavanbogd Mountain in Bayan Ulgii Province at 4,370m (14,350ft) and the lowest point is Khukh Lake in the east at 560m (1,820ft). Mongolia has comparatively high levels of surface and ground water resources. The rivers of Mongolia belong to the inland drainage basins of the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and Central Asia. The water network is of a greater density in the north of the country. The longest river is the Zavkhan River at 1,300 km (800 ml) in length. There are some 3000 rivers in total with a combined length of 67,000 km (41,200 ml). Mongolia has numerous saltwater and freshwater lakes, the largest of which is the Huvsgul Lake, which contains two per cent of the world's fresh water. The name 'Mongolia' has always stirred up visions of the untamed and exotic - the warlord Genghis Khan, camels wandering in the Gobi Desert and wild horses galloping across the steppes. Even today, Mongolia seems like the end of the earth - outside Ulaanbaatar you begin to wonder if you haven't stepped into another century, rather than another country. It remains one of the last great adventure destinations in Asia. This beautiful country of forever-blue sky is surrounded by High Altai rocky mountains in the west; dense forested areas in the north, vast plain in the east and Gobi desert in the south. Present-day Mongolia is famous for its heritage of ancient history, culture and arts, specific traditions and custom, indigenous species of the world's rare animals. The nomadic lifestyle, which has little changed through the passage of time, coupled with the vast expanses of steppes, absolute magnitude, beauty and breathtaking view of the Mongolian scenery, and renowned hospitality have been major attractions for outsiders. The Mongolian culture is shaped by nomadism and the traditional dwelling of the nomadic Mongolian, the ger, is the focal point of many customs and traditions. The mixture of these features with the Mongol myth of Genghis Khan is the basis of all the potential tours and opportunities. It could attract and fascinate both the soft adventurers interested in exploring the nomadic lifestyle and the intrepid travelers searching for peculiar experiences like horse riding, fishing or trekking. We, Jiguur tour operator company are happy to invite you all to make a wonderful journey across Mongolia, the Great Empire of the Chinggis Khaan and the land of Mongols with the unique nomadic way of lifestyle.
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