Want to learn about Mongolia? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Mongolia
| Capital | Ulan Bator |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 3,400,000 |
| Languages | Mongolian |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög |
| National symbol | Saker Falcon |
| Famous food | Buuz |
In Mongolia, people often speak Mongolian. A friendly way to say hello is "Sain uu". 👋
Fun facts about Mongolia for kids
- Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world — there are way more horses than people!
- Many Mongolians live as nomads in traditional round tents called 'Gers'!
- The Gobi Desert in Mongolia was the first place in the world where dinosaur eggs were discovered!
- The Naadam festival features the 'Three Manly Games': wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
- Khoomei, or throat singing, is an amazing traditional art where one person sings two notes at once.
Famous places in Mongolia
- Gobi Desert
- Khustain Nuruu National Park
- Erdene Zuu Monastery
Nature and symbols of Mongolia
- Saker Falcon
- National sport: Wrestling
Going to Mongolia with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Sain uu".
- Find Ulan Bator, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇲🇳 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Buuz at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Gobi Desert.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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