Country of Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in northern continental Asia bordering with the Russian Federation on the north and the People’s Republic of China on the east. It has a land area of 1.6 million square kilometers, making it the fifth largest country in Asia and the seventeenth in the world.
Geographic Situation of Mongolia, covering an area of 1,564,100 square kilometers, lies in the heart of the continent Asia. It stretches about 2,400 km from west to east and about 1,260 km from north to south and bounded on the north by Russia and on the southeast and west by China. Mongolia is mountainous country with an average altitude of 1,580 meters above the sea level. The lowest point Khokh-nuur in the east is 552 meters above sea level and the highest point is the mountain Nairamdal in the Mongolian Altai (in the west) which stands at 4,374 meters. The geography of the country is characterized by great diversity.
From north to south it can be divided into 4 areas, mountain-forest steppe, mountain steppe, semi-desert and the desert. In the west- north the mountain ranges and ridges are overgrown with wild forests, big lakes and tempestuous rivers. The vast grasslands of the Asian steppe stretch across the eastern part of the country. The Gobi Desert lies in the south occupying somewhat less than one-third of the Gobi Region, the rest being semi-desert grassland. Readmore…
Geographical Map of Mongolia
Geographically, Mongolia covers an area of 1,564,100 square kilometers and lies in the heart of the continent Asia. It stretches about 2,400 km from west to east and 1,260 km from north to south. Mongolia is bounded by Russia on the north and by China on the southeast and west.
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Map of Mongolia
Mongolia is mountainous country with an average altitude of 1,580 meters above the sea level. The lowest point Khokh-nuur in the east is 552 meters above sea level and the highest point is the mountain Nairamdal in the Mongolian Altai (in the west) which stands at 4,374 meters. The geography of the country is characterized by great diversity.
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Map of Mongolia
Topographical Map
Mongolia is mountainous country with an average altitude of 1,580 meters above the sea level. The lowest point khokh-nuur in the east is 552 meters above sea level and the highest point is the mountain Nairamdal in the Mongolian Altai (in the west) which stands at 4,374 meters. Readmore…
Mongol Empire Map
In 1206, the year of the Tiger, Temuujin managed to unite the Merkits, Naimans, Mongols, Uighurs, Keraits, Tatars and disparate other smaller tribes under his rule through his charisma, dedication, and strong will. An Ikh Khurildai (Great Council) was announced near the Onon River, by proudly raising the state flag.
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Ulaanbaatar City Map
Ulaanbaatar is situated in central east Mongolia. The city spreads from east to west along a large wide valley. The main road through this valley is Enkh Taivny Orgon Choloo or Peace Avenue. The centre of the city is Sukhbaatar Square, from where all other distances are measured.
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Mongol Empire’s map of Mongolia
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In 1206, the year of the Tiger, Temuujin managed to unite the Merkits, Naimans, Mongols, Uighurs, Keraits, Tatars and disparate other smaller tribes under his rule through his charisma, dedication, and strong will. An Ikh Khurildai (Great Council) was announced near the Onon River, by proudly raising the state flag. The central state was officially declared and named Great Mongol. At the council Temujin officially bestowed upon himself the title “Chinggis Khan” (Genghis Khan). |
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Ulaanbaatar City Map of Mongolia
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Ulaanbaatar is situated in central east Mongolia. The city spreads from east to west along a large wide valley. The main road through this valley is Enkh Taivny Orgon Choloo or Peace Avenue. The centre of the city is Sukhbaatar Square, from where all other distances are measured. Bogd Khan, Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei and Songino Khairkhan mountains surround the city. The Tuul river runs from east to west in the south of the city. The city is divided into 8 districts and many sub districts and micro districts. |
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