News : In a significant milestone in India-Mongolia cultural and spiritual relations, the Holy Relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana were ceremonially enshrined at the Gandantegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mongolia
- It is a landlocked country in north-central Asia.
- Bordering Countries: Mongolia is bordered by two nations: China in the south and Russia in the north.
- Capital City: Ulaanbaatar
Geographical Features of Mongolia
- Climate: Mongolia has a pronounced continental climate because of its high latitude and elevation and distance from oceans.
- It has four main vegetation zones that run from north to south and from mountains to basins: forest-steppe, steppe, semidesert, and desert.
- Major Mountains: Khentii Mountains, Khangai Mountains, and the Altay Mountains.
- Highest Point: The highest point of Mongolia is Nayramadlin Orgil at 14,350 ft. (4,374 m)
- Major River: Orkhon River (Orkhon River valley was inscribed by UNESCO in the World Heritage List).
- Lake: Hovsgol Nuur, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes, is located on its border with the Russian Federation.
- Natural Resources: Mongolia possesses large deposits of coal and fluorite (fluorspar) and of copper, gold, silver, and other metallic ores.
Source: PIB
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