Sukhbatar Square, Ulaanbaatar

The Sky Meets the Planet in Mongolia

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June 21st 2010
Leaving Beijing after only a week was hard, but the excitement of going to Mongolia made it easier. We arrived in the capital Ulaanbaatar (UB) around noon with the weather hovering around 9 degrees and light rain falling. It felt a world away from India and China both in terms of weather and population. The entire country of Mongolia is home to only about 3 million people, a far cry from the peopl ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Gobi Desert

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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