Mongolia, country, Asia

CE5

Mongolia mŏn-gōˈlēə, mŏng–, republic (2015 est. pop. 2,977,000), 604,247 sq mi (1,565,000 sq km), N central Asia; historically known as Outer Mongolia. Bordered on the west, south, and east by China and on the north by Russia, it comprises more than half the historical region of Mongolia; the other part forms China's Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. The capital and largest city is Ulaanbaatar.

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• Modern History
• Government
• Economy
• Land and People
• Bibliography

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