Mongolia

For good reason, the name 'Mongolia' has always evoked visions of the untamed - Genghis Khan, camels wandering the Gobi Desert and wild horses galloping across the steppes. But for a more rounded picture, don't forget cyber-cafes, herders chatting on mobile phones, chic cocktail bars and eco-yurts.

<i>Ger</i>, nomad tents made of wood and white felt, pitched near Turtle Rock

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Destination Facts

Full Name:	Mongolia
Population:	2,576,000
Area:	1,566,000 square kilometres
Language Spoken	Mongolian, Russian, Chinese, Kazakh
Religion	Buddhist Lamaist (50%), Muslim (4%), Shamanist and Christian (6%), none (40%)