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Mongolia
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Pope Francis Says He Will Travel to Mongolia
Pope Francis said Friday that he plans to visit Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign country. In…
Mongolian Wrestling
The Naadam wrestling competition begins after the opening ceremony and continues for two days until only one champion…
Inner Mongolia-Set Movie Focuses on Afforestation
When most theatergoers think of ethnic Mongolia-set movies, they likely picture vast grasslands, galloping horses and hospitable herders.…
The Nomads of Mongolia
With a population of around 3 million and the area of 1,566,000 square km (605,000 sq mi), Mongolia is the…
Coal Smuggling Trains the Mongolian Public’s Eye on Systemic Corruption
Mongolia has substantial coal deposits across the country. Coal is an important source of government revenue alongside mineral…
Ancient DNA Reveals the Multiethnic Structure of Mongolia’s First Nomadic Empire
Long obscured in the shadows of history, the world’s first nomadic empire—the Xiongnu—is at last coming into view…
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan) was the founder of the Mongol Empire which he ruled from 1206 until his death in 1227. Born…