Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, seen from afar. Mongolia is regarded as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations. In 2024, the north eastern country saw a record-breaking 808,000 ...

Here are a few fun facts you might not know about Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. It’s the coldest capital city on the planet, with an average temperature barely above freezing point. Its ...

Welcome to the coldest capital city on earth — Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — where the temperature can drop to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The city's population has nearly tripled since 1989.

While thoughts of Mongolia can conjure up images of nomadic peoples traversing wide open steppes on horseback, the country’s more densely-populated capital has the ignominious reputation of being ...

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia—Nestled amidst a tapestry of contrasting terrains, from mountains and plains to deserts and forests, Mongolia and its herding population have captured the academic imagination of ...

Mongolia is regarded as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations. In 2024, the north eastern country saw a record-breaking 808,000 international visitors. From the bustling capital of ...

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