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Mongolia is a democratic country with a population of around three million, with almost half the country’s citizens residing in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Up until 1990, Mongolia was a communist country and largely supported by the former Soviet Union until the late 1980s. During the thirteenth century, Mongolia’s founder, Chinggis Khaan, achieved a stunning feat by conquering most of the known world. Mongolia has a long-standing history of nomadic culture, and even today the rural population still lives a nomadic lifestyle. Stepping onto the Mongolian steppes offers rtunities to explore a unique way of life unlike any other on the planet, ranging from the Darkhad in the north, who practice shamanism and manage flocks of domesticated reindeer, to the sprawling steppes where you’ll find friendly nomads who reside in well-kept Gers while maintaining large flocks of livestock. The country is home to several ancient lakes with extraordinarily pure, pristine water, which offers spectacular views and rtunities for recreation. Mongolians have done a tremendous job at preserving their unique nomadic traditional lifestyle, even with the modernization of Ulaanbaatar and explosive economic growth in the past decade. Almost two decades ago, the world discovered the land was extraordinarily rich in minerals such as copper, coal, and even gold. As a result, many international mining companies have made investments in the country, and Mongolia became a large exporter of minerals to the rest of the world. The tourism industry has exploded in the last two decades, given the shift to democracy, globalization, and economic growth. Mongolia has a tremendous a of land that has been untouched by development or . In some areas, the river and lake water is so pristine and clear that by many standards is considered potable directly from the source. Mongolia is one of the safest destinations in the world and easy for English speaking travelers, as most younger-generation Mongolians are taught English in school. Traditionally, the older generations are fluent in Russian as well but in the major cities a foreigner should not have trouble finding people who speak English. In the larger cities, you will get to experience modern Mongolian culture, exquisite restaurants, and entertaining nightlife. Once outside of the major cities, you will get to experience the magic of the traditional nomadic culture in the countryside.