Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East and Central Asia bordered by Russia and China. The geography of Mongolia is varied with the Gobi Desert to the south and mountainous regions to the north and west. The government system is a parliamentary. The chief of state is the President and the head of government is the Prime Minister. Having previously had a state-run economy, Mongolia is a free-market economy in which the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system.

Today the Mongolia has more than 2, 8 million population and over 1 million people live in rural areas and are mainly engaged in traditional livestock herding and some extent in crop production.

Population density one person per 1.6 square km. 68% of the total populations are young people under the age of 35. The average life expectancy is just over 65 year. The present urban population is above 1 million. In Ulaanbaatar having 800,000 inhabitants-one third of the total population of Mongolia.

Like every other nomadic culture, Mongolian culture is well-known for its hospitality. Upon guests’ arrival, traditional offerings and treats are served – dairy products in the summer time, and meat in the winter. Traditionally a Mongolian, even during his absence, will leave his ger unlocked, in order to allow any passer-by to rest and enjoy the treats which are left on the table for visitors.

INDIAN MISSIONS IN MONGOLIA

Ambassador of India, Mr. Satbir Singh
Zaluuchuudyn Urgun Chuluu 10,
C.P.O. Box. No. 691,
ULAANBAATAR 14190.

Telephone: +00-976-329522/329524/329528
Fax: +00-976-329532 [Chancery]; 313599 [Ambassador's Office]
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