Mongolia is situated in Central Asia between Russia and China. The average height of the lands is 1580 meters above sea level. Over 90% of the territory of Mongolia is taken by grassland, deserts and mountains. 10% of the lands are covered with forests and only 1% of the lands are fit for farming.
The climate in Mongolia is harsh continental with temperatures of -5 and –22F (-15 - -30 C) in Winter and +50 - +80 (+10 - +30 C) in Summer.
The official religion of the country is Buddhism which was brought here in the XVI century.
The official language of the country is Mongolian.
Mongolia has a great history and can find out many interesting facts while traveling over the country. This country is over 2 200 years. In 1206, Genghis Khan united the Mongolian tribes and founded the unified Mongolian state. This is one of the few nations practicing the disappearing nomadic culture with its way of living and characteristic features.
