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Mongolia Welcome to Mongolia Located in the heart of Asia. North of China and south of Siberia, Russia Tree filled Mountains in the north and west Grassy.

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1 Mongolia Welcome to Mongolia Located in the heart of Asia. North of China and south of Siberia, Russia Tree filled Mountains in the north and west Grassy Steppes (Plains) in the middle and the great sands of the Gobi desert in the south

2 Mongolia Recognize anyone in this photo? Mongolia is home to some unique animals. As a matter of fact my wife, Tsetsgee, was the guide for Julia Roberts’ documentary, “Wild Horses of Mongolia” Featuring the only “wild” horse in existence today – The Takhi horse The Snow Leopard and the Bactrian (2 hump) camel are also unique to this land

3 Mongolia The Ger – is made of a wood frame wrapped in felt and wool, and tied with strong rope. Mongolia is also home to some unique houses. The Ger is a permanent residence for many Mongolians, including the Nomads. Yes, Nomads, and it can be a bit difficult to find your relatives when they move every few weeks

4 Mongolia Sights to see! The capitol of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, and it does have skyscrapers Sukhbaatar Square Genghis Khan Parliament Building Genghis Khan Monument Ulaanbaatar Circus

5 Mongolia Tradition Traditional Mongolian Games Ankle Bones Finger Games Traditional Mongolian DressTraditional Mongolian Sports Wrestling Archery Horse racing

6 Mongolia Fun & interesting facts Our daughter, Attasia, knows never ride a camel while laughing – it hurts Emee lives here (Emee means grandmother in English) Mongolian script Mongolian Money - Tugrug More Indigenous animals Julia Roberts surviving 1991 the Mongolian Government became a Republic, free from the bounds of Communist/Socialist USSR Yes, milking a horse to make Airag (fermented mare’s milk) Drink at your own risk!! < Tsagaan Sar Boov Khuushuur > < Buuz

7 Mongolia Wild ! Wonderful !! Friendly !!! The adventure of a lifetime!!!!


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