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 ==== Karakorum ====
-The Karakorum has its origins in 1220 when it was founded by Genghis Khan on the site of a former military base. In 1234, the great khan Ugedej made the Karakorum the capital of the Mongol Empire. In 1264 Khan Kubilai moved the capital to Zhongdu (Beijing), henceforth called Khanbalyk, meaning the City of the Khan. In 1388, the Karakorum was captured and partially destroyed by Chinese troops. As part of the scenic landscape of the Orkhon Valley, the ruins of Karakorum were inscluded on the UNESCO World Heritage List. [([[https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/karakorum|UNESCO]])]
+The Karakorum has its origins in 1220 when it was founded by Genghis Khan on the site of a former military base. In 1234, the great khan Ugedej made the Karakorum the capital of the Mongol Empire. In 1264 Khan Kubilai moved the capital to Zhongdu (Beijing), henceforth called Khanbalyk, meaning the City of the Khan. In 1388, the Karakorum was captured and partially destroyed by Chinese troops. As part of the scenic landscape of the Orkhon Valley, the ruins of Karakorum were included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. [([[https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/karakorum|UNESCO]])]
 ==== Coldest state capital ====
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 The traditional vertical writing dates back to the times of the Mongol Empire and functioned until 1946 when the Cyrillic script was introduced. However, for several years it has been restored and taught in schools. [([[https://www.mongolianz.com/post/2018/04/07/traditional-mongolian-script-the-only-vertical-script-in-the-world/|Mongolianz]])]
-{{tag>geography travel history}}
+==== Land of Blue Skies ====
+Mongolia is called the "Land of Blue Skies" because it has more than 260 sunny days per year. [([[https://www.naturalhighsafaris.com/mongolia/khan-khentii/|Natural High Safaris]])]
+==== Nomadic lifestyle ====
+Mongolia is famous for its nomadic lifestyle - it is one of the few remaining nomadic cultures in the world - and it is estimated that between 30% and 40% of the country's people live this way. Mongolia's nomads are pastoralists who survive on livestock such as camels, cattle, and horses. [([[https://thediplomat.com/2014/10/mongolia-nomads-in-transition/|The Diplomat]])]
+==== Red Hero ====
+Ulaanbaatar (population 949,000) is the capital of Mongolia and its largest city. As a nomadic city, the capital moved three times a year. The name means "Red Hero." [([[https://wskg.org/the-capital-citys-name-ulaanbaatar-meaning-red-hero-was-adopted-in-1924-to-mark-the-beginning-of-mongolias-soviet-style-communist-era-the-city-was-designed-to-accommodate-600000-people-the-c/|WSKG]])]
+==== Languages ====
+The official language is Mongolian. Turkish and Russian are also spoken here. [([[https://www.infoplease.com/world/countries/languages-spoken-in-each-country-of-the-world|InfoPlease]])]
+==== Horseback riding ====
+Horseback riding is a fundamental part of Mongolian nomadic culture, and it is even said that "A Mongol without a horse is like a bird without wings." [([[https://www.amnh.org/explore/videos/biodiversity/wild-horse-mongolia/horse-mongolian-culture|American Museum of Natural History]])]
+==== Naadam ====
+The largest annual festival in Mongolia is Naadam, which is celebrated throughout the country and includes the three national Mongolian sports of horse racing, archery, and wrestling. [([[https://www.viewmongolia.com/naadam_festival.html|View Mongolia Travel]])]
+==== Gobi Desert ====
+The vast Gobi Desert occupies much of southern Mongolia. [([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Gobi|Britannica]])]
+==== Independence ====
+Mongolia gained independence in 1921 with Soviet support, and a communist regime was established in 1924. [([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/311912|JSTOR]])]
+==== The Mongol Empire ====
+The Mongol Empire founded by Ghenghis Khan in 1206 became the world's largest land empire of all time. [([[https://www.history.com/topics/china/genghis-khan|History]])]
+==== Salt Lakes ====
+Despite being landlocked, Mongolia has many salt lakes. Mongolian lakes and rivers contain over fifty unique species of fish. [([[https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/physicochemical-composition-of-saline-lakes-of-the-gobi-desert-regionwestern-mongolia-2157-7617-1000388.php?aid=86479|Omnics Online]])]
+{{tag>geography travel history culture}}

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