Overview
Mongolia is a country in Asia, with its capital at Ulaanbaatar.
Key facts
| Country | Mongolia |
|---|---|
| Currency | MNT |
About the country
Mongolia is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Ulaanbaatar.
Practical information
The currency is the MNT (Tugrik).
The main language spoken is Mongolian.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Mongolia by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Mongolia
Among the places worth a look in Mongolia are Ulan Bator, Arvayheer, Tsetserleg, Erdenet, Mörön, Bulgan, Dzuunmod, Choibalsan, Bayanhongor and Khovd — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Mongolia usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Mongolia
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Getting around Mongolia
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.