Key facts
Mongolia is a country located in Eastern Asia. There are 2 countries (China, Russian Federation) that Mongolia shares its borders with. The official language of Mongolia is Mongolian. Traveling across Mongolia if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Mongolia was ranked 83rd out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Mongolia is Mongolian tögrög (MNT). The tughrik (₮) is subdivided into 100 möngö.
Mongolian
Banknotes
₮10₮20₮100₮500₮1000₮5000₮10000₮20000
Mongolian
Coins
₮20₮50₮100₮200₮500
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Mongolia is 76.83 Mbps and mobile is 20.24 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Mongolia has more ATMs.45.79 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Mongolia, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Mongolia. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Mongolia will celebrate 10 national public holidays. The next one Naadam Holiday will take place on June 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s DayШинэ жил (Shine jil) | |
| March 8, 2024 | International Women’s DayОлон Улсын Эмэгтэйчүүдийн Баяр | |
| June 1, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| July 11, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| July 12, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| July 13, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| July 14, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| July 15, 2024 | Naadam HolidayНаадам | |
| November 26, 2024 | Republic DayУлс тунхагласны өдөр | |
| December 29, 2024 | Independence DayТусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Mongolia?
There are no Mariott hotels in Mongolia.
There are no Hilton hotels in Mongolia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Mongolia.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Mongolia.
There are no Radisson hotels in Mongolia.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Mongolia.
What fast food chains are present in Mongolia?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Mongolia.
The KFC chain operates in Mongolia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Mongolia.
The Subway chain does not operate in Mongolia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Mongolia.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Mongolia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Ulaanbaatar?
Weather data for Ulaanbaatar (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Mongolia.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Mongolia
Sources
- Mongolia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Mongolia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)