Mongolia the country of harmony

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3. Economy The Mongolian currency is tugrik, if you bought 1 dollar from Australia and went to Mongolia, you would have 1569.13 tugrik, and by my calculations, that’s a lot, maybe not there, but that’s a big number! In a day, Mongolian people earn about 6400.00 tugrik, and that’s at minimum. That balances out to about 3.72 US dollars. The average Aussie earns about 130.96 AUD at minimum in a day. In order to buy 1 litre of milk, it costs 1.17 US, which costs 1741.51 tugrik. It also costs $3.26 to buy 1 kg of oranges, which it is 5677.32 tugrik, that’s a lot! To buy an apartment in Mongolia, it would cost 3170600.56 tugrik. To rent an Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre would cost 1079979.40 tugrik. Also, Mongolia was consistently in debt for the last 22 years, but was saved 5 times by the International Monetary Fund. Mongolia in fact, does have levels of society. The rich, the average, and the poor. Contents

4. demographics POPULATION the current population in Mongolia at 24/02/2014 13-08-40 is 2 910 865. The Australian population is 23 295 077. Australia is bigger, but Mongolia should have more population than that for its size! Social Characteristics In Mongolia, people like to play… pool! People pay about 100-500 tugrik to play a game. In Australia, we go for hikes, camps and bush walks. SIZE The size of Mongolia is 1,565,000 km². The size of Australia is 7,692,024 km², Australia is about 5xs the size of Mongolia. Natives The natives of Mongolia were the Mongols. They were Asia’s strongest empire, stronger then the Chinese. Because of Attila the Hun, they conquered 75% of China, when Attila died, the Mongols fell, and stayed in Mongolia. Contents

5. Cultural diversity The main culture in Mongolia is Nomadic Culture and the main language is Mongolian. Like every other wandering culture, Nomadic culture is well-known for its hospitality. Upon guests’ arrival, traditional offerings and treats are served - dairy products when it’s summer, and meat when it’s winter. Traditionally a Nomad, even during his absence, will leave his house, traditionally known as a ger, unlocked, in order to allow any passer-by to rest and enjoy the treats which are left on the table for visitors. The treats are: Mongolian beef, Mongolian stew and Mongolian potatoes. Nomads traditionally lead a pastoral, wandering lifestyle. Because of the climate and short growing season, animal husbandry defines the Nomadic lifestyle, with agriculture playing a secondary role. The Nomads raise five types of animals - goats, sheep, cattle (including yaks), camels and horses - that provide meat, dairy products, transportation, and wool. Of these animals, the horse holds the highest position in Mongolian tales and legends. As one of the only remaining horse-based cultures left in the world, Nomads look after their horses. Outside the capital, horses are still the main mode of transportation and children start riding as soon as they can sit up. Nomads are extremely proud of their riding skills and horse racing is a favourite pastime. Believing the race to be a test of the animal's and not the rider's ability, young children are usually the jockeys. The most high ranking tests of these special animals are the horse races at the Naadam Festival, Mongolia 's national games, which takes place annually in July. Families will travel for days to be able to participate or just watch this grand event. Nomadic families follow a seasonal routine, moving the herds to new grazing land based on the time of year, rather than one of aimless wandering. Historically, each clan had various chosen grazing grounds that were used exclusively by the same clan year after year. This tradition carries on today and families return to the same locations at the same time each year, for example, traveling at the end of each winter from a specific sheltered valley to a particular grazing area on the steppes. Now, who would leave their door open while that person is away? The Mongolians are a certainly different culture to others. If you were friends with a nomad, you’ll be in for a ride. Contents

6. pros You’re only allowed to bring medicines for personal use into Mongolia. These include medicines for urgent aid for up to 7 days or for the treatment of diabetes, cancer, mental illness or HIV/AIDS for which you have a doctor’s prescription. If you are arriving by plane, you should carry all medicines in your checked baggage. Visitors who have been in Mongolia for more than 90 days must obtain an exit visa to leave the country. The exit visa is obtained from the Mongolian Immigration Agency and usually takes 10 days to process. Visitors to Mongolia for less than 90 days do not need an exit visa. However, requests to exit Mongolia can be denied for reasons such as civil disputes, pending criminal investigations or immigration violations. The Mongolian Government provides twelve years’ free primary and junior secondary education to all children attending public sector schools and as well as Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education provides information regarding education policies and services in Mongolia. If you are going to work in Mongolia, your employer is responsible for your Mongolian visa. If you are interested in teaching English most schools/universities in Mongolia require a qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or an equivalent recognised qualification. In order to drive in Mongolia, you will require a Mongolian driving licence. Also, if you go to Mongolia, you only have to pay 7 cents (at least) to play a game of pool, that is pretty cheap! Contents

7. cons You’re only allowed to bring medicines for personal use into Mongolia. These include medicines for urgent aid for up to 7 days or for the treatment of diabetes, cancer, mental illness or HIV/AIDS for which you have a doctor’s prescription. If you are arriving by plane, you should carry all medicines in your checked baggage. Visitors who have been in Mongolia for more than 90 days must obtain an exit visa to leave the country. The exit visa is obtained from the Mongolian Immigration Agency and usually takes 10 days to process. Visitors to Mongolia for less than 90 days do not need an exit visa. However, requests to exit Mongolia can be denied for reasons such as civil disputes, pending criminal investigations or immigration violations. You are strongly advised to take out comprehensive medical insurance before travelling to Mongolia. You will have to pay for health treatment that you receive in Mongolia. Medical fees can be expensive. Insurance is essential, therefore, ensure that comprehensive travel insurance is taken out before you travel. Make sure that your policy provides for the following: · an air ambulance, in case you need to be flown home · full medical cover (bills can be very expensive) · bringing the body home, in the event of a death · bringing your family home, in the event of your illness or injury The Mongolian Government provides twelve years’ free primary and junior secondary education to all children attending public sector schools and as well as Kindergartens. The Ministry of Education provides information regarding education policies and services in Mongolia. If you are going to work in Mongolia, your employer is responsible for your Mongolian visa. If you are interested in teaching English most schools/universities in Mongolia require a qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or an equivalent recognised qualification. In order to drive in Mongolia, you will require a Mongolian driving licence. Also, if you go to Mongolia, you only have to pay 7 cents (at least) to play a game of pool, that is pretty cheap! Contents

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9. Thanks! Thanks for watching my slideshow! If you want to learn more a bout Mongolia, please go to this website: http://mongoliarox.weebly.com/ This is one of the best countries you can go to. I hope you enjoyed! Mongolia the country of harmony By Nicholas maver