Mongolia flag Mongolia

Home of the Eternal Blue Sky

Overview

A vast, sparsely populated land of endless steppes and nomadic horseback culture, home to Genghis Khan's legacy and one of the last great untouched wildernesses.

Geographic Context

Region
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Land Area
1,564,110 km²
Capital
Ulan Bator
Languages
Mongolian
Currencies
Mongolian tögrög (₮)

At a Glance

69
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
58
Freedom
80
Security
69
Life Expectancy
70.1 yrs
Median Age
26.8 yrs
Urbanization
69%
Cost Index
35
Housing Index
17
Healthcare Access
59/100

Climate

Average Temperature
0.1°C

Most Temperate Cities

1 Nomgon Sum 6.8°C
2 Hanhongor 4.9°C
3 Hovd 4.3°C
4 Üyönch 3.8°C
5 Khovd 3.7°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025