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From one extreme to Mongolia

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December 14th 2007
The remoteness of Mongolia is evident from the moment you enter the country. To go from China to the least densely populated country in the world is quite something. We said our farewells to the Colonel and his wife after a very pleasant train journey. They spoke a little English which was a god send as 24 hours in a sleeper cabin without any communication can be frustrating. The Colonel's last wo ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more