Welcome to Mongolia 🇲🇳 — a remarkable landlocked destination in Eastern Asia. Its official name is Mongolia, and today around 3.5 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 1,564,110 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Mongolia: key statistics, an introduction to Ulan Bator, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Mongolia
Mongolia lies in Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,564,110 square kilometres, it ranks 20th in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Mongolia has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with China and Russia.
Ulan Bator serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Mongolia has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Mongolia is home to approximately 3.5 million residents — the 133rd largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Mongolians.
The main language spoken here is Mongolian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Mongolia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Mongolian tögrög (MNT, symbol ₮). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Mongolia is +976. Websites from the country typically use the .mn internet domain.
If Mongolia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Ulan Bator) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Mongolia shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Mongolia
- Mongolia's flag emoji is 🇲🇳 — its two-letter country code is MN and its three-letter code is MNG.
- Mongolia covers 1,564,110 km², ranking 20th in the world by area.
- With about 3.5 million people, Mongolia holds the 133rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Mongolia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Mongolia is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Mongolia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Mongolia?
- The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
- What is the population of Mongolia?
- Mongolia has a population of approximately 3,524,788 people, ranking 133rd in the world.
- Where is Mongolia located?
- Mongolia is located in Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Mongolia?
- The main language spoken in Mongolia is Mongolian.
- What currency is used in Mongolia?
- Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (MNT).
