MONGOLIA

Mongolia is remote, mysterious, homeland of the greatest conqueror of 13th century, Chingis khan, a country of rugged mountains, rolling steppes and Gobi Desert. Located in the landlocked plateau of Central Asia between China and Russia Siberia Mongolia covers an area of 1,566.500 sq. km, which is roughly the size of Western Europe. The total length of the country's borders is 8,158 kilometers. The country is mountainous with an average altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level. Mongolia is fabulous wide- open land of extreme climate and extraordinary natural environment. Mongolia is a land of many natural contrasts: wild forests, alpine, meadows, southern Gobi- semi deserts, vast plains and snow- covered mountains. The highest peak in Mongolia is Nairamdal Uul (4,373m- 14, 350 feet), it is located in the west of country. Many salt lakes and prairies are found throughout country, the only navigable lake is Khuvsgul is in the north of the country.