Mongolia

Name: Mongolia
Address: East Asia, Mongolia

East Asia, Mongolia

Mongolia

People from Mongolia are called:

Male/General:

Mongolian

Pronunciation:

/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,447,157 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mongolia
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Mongol', possibly from 'mong' meaning 'brave'. The demonym 'Mongolian' refers to people of Mongolia.

About Mongolia

Capital city: Ulaanbaatar.
Landlocked country between Russia and China.
World's most sparsely populated sovereign nation.
Known for vast steppes, nomadic culture, and Genghis Khan's legacy.
Rich in natural resources including copper, coal, and gold.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

China

south of Mongolia

People are called:

Chinese

Kazakhstan

west of Mongolia

People are called:

Kazakhstani

South Korea

southeast of Mongolia

People are called:

South Korean

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,447,157 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mongolia
Region:: East Asia

Explore Mongolia

Want to explore where Mongolians live? Here's the atlas that does it best:

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