Since ancient times, the Soyombo ideogram has been the national emblem of freedom and independence of the Mongolians. At the top of the ideogram is a flame, which symbolizes blossoming, revival, improvement and continuation of the family. The three prongs of the flame signify the prosperity of the people in the past, the present and the future. Below the sign of the flame there are the sun and the crescent, traditionally symbolizing the origin of the Mongolian people.
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Since ancient times, the Soyombo ideogram has been the national emblem of freedom and independence of the Mongolians. At the top of the ideogram is a flame, which symbolizes blossoming, revival, improvement and continuation of the family. The three prongs of the flame signify the prosperity of the people in the past, the present and the future. Below the sign of the flame there are the sun and the crescent, traditionally symbolizing the origin of the Mongolian people.
The reform of judicial and legal systems is being implemented in Mongolia. It is an important achievement for a new state and social system. The State Great Khural approved the "Legal Reform Program of Mongolia" in 1998.
The National emblem is based on the white lotus of purity. The outer frame is the "Tumen Nasan" of eternity in the shape of a blue sphere symbolizing the eternal sky. The center is a combination of the Golden Soyombo and the Treasured Steed, an expression of the independence, sovereignty and spirit of Mongolia. In the upper part is the Chandmani which grants wishes and symbolizes the past, present and future. The lower part is a green background of mountains representing Mother Earth and the Wheel of Destiny.
{mosimage}The National Flag is divided vertically into three equal parts colored red, blue and red. The three equally spaced stripes have special meaning. The two outer red stripes symbolize progress and prosperity. The inner blue stripe symbolizes the eternal sky. The Golden Soyombo is depicted in the center of the red stripe nearest
to the flag pole. The ratio of the width to length of the Flag is 1:2.
{mosimage}Mass media
According to a recently released report of the Mongolian Press Institute, a total of 1158 newspapers, 273 magazines are registered officially in Mongolia at present. Among the daily
newspapers "Zuunii medee" ("Century news"), "Unuudur" ("Today"),
"Udriin sonin" ("Daily news") and "Unen" ("Truth") lead by the number
of subscribers.
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