Mongolia, Brief Introduction
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This document provides an overview of Mongolia including its geography, demographics, history, culture, economy and natural resources. Some key points: - Mongolia has a vast territory but low population density, with over 80% of its population under 35 years old. - It has a developing economy focused on mining natural resources like coal, copper and gold. GDP growth has averaged 7% in recent years. - Major cultural aspects include Mongolian wrestling, horse riding and throat singing. The Mongolian horse and ger tent are iconic national symbols. - Historically, Mongolia was united by Genghis Khan and was previously a socialist country strongly influenced by the Soviet Union. It has transition
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- 3. Latest Sumo numbers - 4 Yokozunas (3 acting) + 10 in Makuuchi + 7 in Juuryou + Ichinojo (youngest) ! 30 Sumo wrestlers from Mongolia until now!
- 4. Another well-known Mongolian Chinggis Khaan He united all the feudal tribes, mastered war tactics and diplomacy.
- 5. Where is Mongolia? VERY CLOSE From Narita airport, Japan 4.5 Hours From Beijing, China 1.5 Hours ! ! VAST TERRITORY Mongolia 1,565,000 km族 Japan 377,915 km族 (4 times!) FEW PEOPLE (80% under 35 years old) Mongolia 002.8 million (2012) low population density: 1.7 people per square kilometer Japan 127.6 million (2012)
- 6. About the country Language: Mongolian (83% of total) Religion: Mostly Buddhism Political system: Parliamentary Democracy Before 1990: - Was an independent (socialist) country; strong inflience by Soviets - No ties with Japan or China (only with ex-socialist countries) - To come to Tokyo had to fly through Moscow (24 hours)
- 8. Gobi Desert
- 9. Huvsgul Lake
- 10. 3 things so-o-o-o Mongolian Mongolian GER Mongol GUTAL easily dis-/assembled Its tips up in the air cool in the heat, yet meant to protect the warm in the cold winter the earths surface ! ! Mongolian Horse (Mori) small body; long race 20K
- 11. 5 major types of live stock
- 12. So how do Mongolians look like?
- 13. And, of course, one more thing
- 14. A little bit of art and culture https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=702671589764620&set=vb.100000653568811&type=2&theater Horse Head Khuumii Contortion Fiddle Throat singing New Guinness Record
- 15. Fast growing City of Ulaanbaatar
- 16. Education Pre-school: Kindergardens and Nurseries (free if public) Elementary school: 3-5 years from age 6 Basic (middle) school: 5 years after elementary schools (compulsory) High school: 2-3 years (free), some with specialization Universities: 5-6 State Universities, 100+ private institutions
- 17. Country Economic Outlook High GDP Growth A Developing Country since 2009 ! high growth! GDP per capita = USD 3,000 (by WHO, WB and IMF) ! Disposable Income - 10,000 new apartment units built/sold each year ($ 50,000 and up each) (Source: M-A-D Mongolia, Investment and Property Company) - 300,000 passenger cars registered; 3 million population ($ 10,000 and up each) (30% growth year on year; source: State Tax Authority)
- 18. What Mongolia offers to the world Lots of mineral resources: - gold, copper, coal, uranium, cashmere, etc.
- 19. Why Mongolia can be interesting? Mongolia is rich in natural resources (coal, copper, gold, uranium) and close to the most resource hungry nation (China). 揃 The Mongolian stock exchange was the best equity market globally and the Mongolian tugrik was the worlds second best performing currency in 2010. 揃 The annual GDP growth averaged 7% from 2005 to 2010, and might double from the current level in 2015 according to IMF estimates. 揃 Two largest mining projects are likely to be the game changer for the economy: Oyu Tolgoi is one of the largest copper gold deposits; Tavan Tolgoi is the worlds largest untapped coking coal deposit
- 20. Event Name Mongolian Spring Festival in Japan Hawariin bayar Organizer(s) Mongolian Students in Japan, Embassy of Mongolia, Volunteers Place Hikarigaoka park Time May 4th and 5th http://harumatsuri.net/