A VISIT TO MONGOLIA
GENGHIS KHAN, A fearless warrior of the 12th century, laid the foundation of what would become the great Mongol Empire, Mongolia today is landlocked between Russia and China and is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
GENGHIS KHAN, A fearless warrior of the 12th century, laid the foundation of what would become the great Mongol Empire, Mongolia today is landlocked between Russia and China and is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
The landscape of Mongolia consists of rivers, streams, towering mountains rolling grasslands, and vast stretches of grassy steppes. In the south lies the Gobi Desert, renowned for its well preserved dinosaur remains.
Perched at an average elevation of 1580mtrs above sea level, Mongolia is referred to by the locals as the “Land of Blue Sky”. The name is well deserved, as Mongolia has more than 250 sunny days a year!
Mongols live in a climate of extremes. In summer, temperatures can soar to 40 degrees Celsius. Nearly one third of those living in Mongolia are nomads.
The day begins early in the morning for the men and women as they milk their goats, cows, camels and mares. The Mongolia diet usually consists of diary food and meat, mutton being a favorite.
Mongols are a hospitable people, they keep their round gers or portable tent-like dwellings opened so any passerby in need can rest and feed in the treat left their for them.
Warmly milky tea with a little salt is often there for them. Warm milky tea with a little salt is often served to guests.
Buddhism retains a strong foothold in Mongolia today. There are traces of shamanism, Islam and Christianity among others
