Mongols are one of the great races of mankind, including the greater part of the inhabitants of China, Japan, Kazakh and the interior of Asia, with branches in Northern Europe and other parts of the world. Mongolians have developed into who they are from their intimate relationship with the vast lands of Mongolia. Nowadays, more than 10 million live in countries around the world, some of them habitats western bank of Caspian sea, central Afghanistan, Tibet and Chinese Yunnan. Now, 2.5 million Mongols live in Mongolia.
Mongolians can be subdivided into more than 20 different ethnic groups, which are scattered across the country, these groups can be distinguished by their individual customs, histories and dialects. The population is homogeneous, with Mongol-speaking people consisting 95% of the total. Readmore…
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Population of Mongolia
Christianity
{mosimage}When in February 1922 Pope Pius XI decided to restructure the
Apostolic Vicariate of Central Mongolia, he entrusted the
administration of the Outer Mongolia mission to Scheut Missions - CICM
(Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae). Unfortunately, things did not
move as planned, because Soviet troops invaded the country and the
Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party was put in power.
Apostolic Vicariate of Central Mongolia, he entrusted the
administration of the Outer Mongolia mission to Scheut Missions - CICM
(Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae). Unfortunately, things did not
move as planned, because Soviet troops invaded the country and the
Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party was put in power.
Ethnic Groups
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Mongolian population is homogeneous, with Mongol-speaking people constituting 95% of the total. The only substantial non-Mongol group, representing over 5% of the population, is the Kazakhs, a Turkish-speaking people dwelling in the far West. A Chinese minority lives in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolians can be subdivided into more than 20 different ethic groups, which are scattered across the country. These groups can be distinguished by their individual customs, histories and dialects.
Mongolian population is homogeneous, with Mongol-speaking people constituting 95% of the total. The only substantial non-Mongol group, representing over 5% of the population, is the Kazakhs, a Turkish-speaking people dwelling in the far West. A Chinese minority lives in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolians can be subdivided into more than 20 different ethic groups, which are scattered across the country. These groups can be distinguished by their individual customs, histories and dialects.
Age Groups
One third of the Mongolian population is below 15 years old and the rest is between 15 and 64 years old, only 3.7% is 65 years and over. Currently 49.6 percent of the population are male and 50.4 per cent are female. The percentage of children between 0-14 in the population decreased by 13.8%, while the percentage of elders tended to double. Ulaanbaatar city has a younger population and the eastern part of Mongolia has an older population.
Education
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Since 1921, modern Mongolian education has been a reflection of its dependence on the USSR. On the one hand, elementary education is universal and free; with the result that Mongolia boasts a literacy rate of between 80% and 90%. In remote rural areas where there are no schools, children are often brought to the aimag capitals to stay in boarding schools, returning home only for a two week rest during winter and a three-month holiday in summer.
Since 1921, modern Mongolian education has been a reflection of its dependence on the USSR. On the one hand, elementary education is universal and free; with the result that Mongolia boasts a literacy rate of between 80% and 90%. In remote rural areas where there are no schools, children are often brought to the aimag capitals to stay in boarding schools, returning home only for a two week rest during winter and a three-month holiday in summer.
Script and Alphabet
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Mongol Script was adopted at the latest by decree of Genghis Khan in 1206 as recorded in The Secret History, and possibly earlier by some scholars' investigations. According to the linguist Nicholas Poppe, Mongol Script represents a transitional period between Ancient Mongol and Middle Mongol. "It is based upon a dialect of the twelfth or early thirteenth century, a dialect which still retained some Ancient Mongolian features, but otherwise displayed Middle Mongolian forms."
Mongol Script was adopted at the latest by decree of Genghis Khan in 1206 as recorded in The Secret History, and possibly earlier by some scholars' investigations. According to the linguist Nicholas Poppe, Mongol Script represents a transitional period between Ancient Mongol and Middle Mongol. "It is based upon a dialect of the twelfth or early thirteenth century, a dialect which still retained some Ancient Mongolian features, but otherwise displayed Middle Mongolian forms."
Primary and Secondary Education
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During the socialist period the State administered all kindergartens. The first kindergarten for thirty children was opened in Ulaanbaatar in 1930. By 1940 there were more than 40 kindergartens in the country.Towards the end of the 1980s 25 percent of all pre-school aged children attended kindergartens. During this period they acquired basic physical, aesthetic and work knowledge and were taught the elements of reading, writing and counting.
During the socialist period the State administered all kindergartens. The first kindergarten for thirty children was opened in Ulaanbaatar in 1930. By 1940 there were more than 40 kindergartens in the country.Towards the end of the 1980s 25 percent of all pre-school aged children attended kindergartens. During this period they acquired basic physical, aesthetic and work knowledge and were taught the elements of reading, writing and counting.
Language
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Mongolian language is language of the Altai family of languages. Today more than 10 million people who live in Mongolia, Kazakh, Buriat, Inner Mongolia, and others speak Mongolian language. The history of the Mongolian language is divided into three groups.
Mongolian language is language of the Altai family of languages. Today more than 10 million people who live in Mongolia, Kazakh, Buriat, Inner Mongolia, and others speak Mongolian language. The history of the Mongolian language is divided into three groups.
1. Old Mongolian language
2. Middle Mongolian language
3. Modern Mongolian language
2. Middle Mongolian language
3. Modern Mongolian language
Science
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Mongolia has a tradition of respect for knowledge and wisdom. In great Genghis Khan's times people with knowledge and experience were summoned in "The counsel of sages". It was highly respected for its assistance in state management and conduct of domestic and foreign policies. It was highly respected for its assistance in state management and conduct of domestic and foreign policies. Besides, the members of this group were ranked according to their functions, for instance, there were people, whose duty was to write down the Khaan's orders or to announce them to people.
Mongolia has a tradition of respect for knowledge and wisdom. In great Genghis Khan's times people with knowledge and experience were summoned in "The counsel of sages". It was highly respected for its assistance in state management and conduct of domestic and foreign policies. It was highly respected for its assistance in state management and conduct of domestic and foreign policies. Besides, the members of this group were ranked according to their functions, for instance, there were people, whose duty was to write down the Khaan's orders or to announce them to people.
Youth
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About 40 percent of Mongolia's population is between 16-35. In next 25-30 years, Mongolia is expected to be in the first 15 countries, with its percentage of youth in the population. 98.2 percent of total youth are literate, 33.5 percent have a primary education, 48.6 percent secondary school education, and 16.8 percent are vocational and tertiary. Every year 50,000-60,000 youths transfer to the labor market, but 60 percent of them have now jobs or go to school.
About 40 percent of Mongolia's population is between 16-35. In next 25-30 years, Mongolia is expected to be in the first 15 countries, with its percentage of youth in the population. 98.2 percent of total youth are literate, 33.5 percent have a primary education, 48.6 percent secondary school education, and 16.8 percent are vocational and tertiary. Every year 50,000-60,000 youths transfer to the labor market, but 60 percent of them have now jobs or go to school.
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