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Ulaanbaatar City Tour

Ulaanbaatar City Tour

Please, look to the east if you are at the Chinggis Khaan International airport, but if you are at the Ulaanbaatar Railway Station, look to the south. You will see a high mountain with a thick forest. This is Mount Bogd Khan. The mountain, covered with a dense forest in all sides, looks as if [...]

February 9th, 2009 | Posted in Capital City Ulaanbaatar | Read More »

Ulaanbaatar Symbol and Population

Ulaanbaatar Symbol and Population

The legendary bird – Geruda has been chosen as the emblem of the Mongolian capital. According to Mongolian beliefs, the Geruda symbolizes courage and honesty. On the forehead of the Geruda are the Soyombo symbols, which are also found on the national flag of Mongolia. The Geruda bird is depicted holding in its right hand [...]

January 29th, 2009 | Posted in Capital City Ulaanbaatar | Read More »

Administration of Ulaanbaatar

Administration of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar (spelled Ulan bator) is divided into 8 districts. It is governed by a City council (Citizens’ Representative Hural) with 40 members, elected every 4 years. The city council appoints the Mayor. Currently the Citizens’ Representative Khural has 40 members, 9 members of the Presidium, a full time Chairman, and a secretary. The main objectives [...]

December 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Capital City Ulaanbaatar | Read More »

Ulaanbaatar Capital City

Ulaanbaatar Capital City

Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia is situated in the valley of Tuul river surrounded by Bogd, Bayanzurkh, Songino and Chingeltei mountains. The altitude of Ulaanbaatar is 1351 meters. Ulaanbaatar occupies 135.800 hectares and has almost half of the country’s population. There are 8 districts in the city such as: Bayangol, Bayanzurkh, Songinokhairkhan, Chingeltei, Sukhbaatar, [...]

December 1st, 2008 | Posted in Capital City Ulaanbaatar | Read More »