Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. It covers an area of 1,564,116 square kilometres, with a population of just 3.5 million, making it the world's most sparsely populated sovereign state. Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country that does not border a closed sea, and much of its area is covered by grassy steppe, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to roughly half of the country's population.
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Some of the key events about Mongolia

  • 1206
    The Mongol Empire was founded, uniting nomadic tribes into a powerful nation
  • 1206
    Widespread destruction and loss of life as Mongol Empire began its conquests
  • 1241
    The Mongol Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, spanning from Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan
  • 1368
    Collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty in China, leading to Mongolia's decline
  • 1636
    Manchu Qing Dynasty subjugated Inner Mongolia, splitting the Mongol people
  • 1911
    Mongolia declared independence from the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Bogd Khanate
  • 1911
    Outer Mongolia declared independence, but faced years of political instability
  • 1919
    Chinese troops occupied Outer Mongolia, ending its autonomy
  • 1921
    The Mongolian People's Republic was established, marking the beginning of socialist rule
  • 1924
    Mongolia became a Soviet satellite state, adopting communist policies
  • 1932
    Violent purges of Buddhist lamas and destruction of monasteries began
  • 1939
    Battle of Khalkhin Gol resulted in significant Mongolian casualties
  • 1961
    Mongolia joined the United Nations, gaining international recognition
  • 1990
    Mongolia transitioned to a multi-party democracy and market economy
  • 1990
    Economic crisis following the collapse of the Soviet Union
  • 1992
    A new democratic constitution was adopted, establishing a parliamentary republic
  • 2002
    The last smallpox death in the world was removed from Mongolia's records, confirming global eradication
  • 2008
    Post-election riots in Ulaanbaatar led to five deaths and declaration of state of emergency
  • 2011
    Mongolia experienced a mining boom, becoming one of the world's fastest-growing economies
  • 2016
    The Tavan Tolgoi coal mine project was launched, one of the world's largest untapped coking and thermal coal deposits

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