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East Asia
Mongolia
Capital: Ulaanbaatar
Endless steppe, eagle hunters, and the heirs of Genghis Khan.
Daily life
About a quarter of Mongolians still live as nomadic herders in gers (yurts), moving with the seasons. In Ulaanbaatar, traditional deel coats mix with K-pop fashion. Horses outnumber people in much of the country.
Food
- Buuz (steamed dumplings)
- Khuushuur (fried meat pies)
- Tsuivan (stir-fried noodles)
- Boodog (whole-roasted marmot or goat)
- Airag (fermented mare's milk)
Family values
Extended families are tight; respect for elders and the land is foundational. The youngest son traditionally inherits the family ger.
Holidays & traditions
Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year)Naadam (Jul 11 — the 'three manly games': wrestling, archery, horse racing)Independence Day (Dec 29)
Religion & spiritual life
Tibetan Buddhism is the largest tradition, alongside enduring shamanism and small Muslim (Kazakh) and Christian communities.