Ulaanbaatar

Name: Ulaanbaatar
Address: East Asia, Mongolia

East Asia, Mongolia

Mongolia

People from Ulaanbaatar are called:

Male/General:

Ulaanbaatarian

Pronunciation:

/ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtɔːr/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,612,005 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mongolia
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Mongolian, meaning 'Red Hero'. The demonym is 'Ulaanbaatarian'.

About Ulaanbaatar

Capital and largest city of Mongolia.
World's coldest capital city with extreme continental climate.
Home to nearly half of Mongolia's population.
Blend of Soviet-era architecture and traditional ger districts.
Gateway to Mongolia's vast steppes and nomadic culture.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Beijing

1,100 km south

People are called:

Beijinger

Astana

2,200 km west

People are called:

Astanan

Seoul

2,100 km southeast

People are called:

Seoulite

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,612,005 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mongolia
Region:: East Asia

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