Mongolia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Mongolian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Genghis Khan, Ulaanbaatar, Darhan, Mongol, Gutul, Altai, Hentiyn, Hangayn, Gobi

This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Mongolia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Chapter 1: Geography * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Rivers * Lakes * Cities * Ulaanbaatar * Erdenet * Darhan * Choybalsan * Moron * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 2: History * Pre-Mongol History * The Mongol Empires * Genghis Khan * Genghis Khan's Successors * The Yuan Dynasty * Post-Imperial Mongolia * The Oirat-Khalkha Division * The Qing Dynasty * 20th-century Mongolia * Autonomy and the Struggle for Independence * Collectivization and Threats from the East * Mongolia and the Sino-Soviet Conflict * Mongolia's Democratic Revolution * Recent Events * Chapter 3: Economy * Agriculture * Livestock * Cultivation * Forestry * Industry * Energy Resources * Mineral Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Chapter 4: Society * Ethnic and Linguistic Groups * Religion * Buddhism * Other Religions * Gender Issues * Traditional Clothing * Arts * Painting and Sculpture * Music * Architecture * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 5: Security * U.S.-Mongolian Relations * Relations With Neighboring Countries * Russia * China * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Mineral Wealth, "Dutch Disease," and Corruption * Chapter 1: Profile * Geography * Area * Climate * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Ulaanbaatar * Erdenet * Darhan * Choybalsan * Olgiy * History * Early History and Genghis Khan * From Conquest to Empire * Mongolia in the 20th Century * Government * Economy * Agriculture * Mining * Tourism * Media * Ethnic Groups * Khalkha * Dorvod * Buriat * Dariganga * Kazakh * Chapter 2: Religion * Overview * Major Religions * Lamaist Buddhism * Shamanism * Islam * Christianity * The Role of Religion in Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Events and Holidays * Tsagaan Sar * Nadaam * Ovoo * Nauryz * Kurban Ait * Buildings of Worship * Buddhist Temples and Monasteries * Mosques * Behavior in Places of Worship * Buddhist Temples * Mosques * Chapter 3: Traditions * Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Types of Food and Eating Habits * Mongolian Clothing * Deel * Gutul * Non-religious Celebrations * Mongolian Republic Day (Independence Day) * International Women's Day * Golden Eagle Festival * Dos and Don'ts * Do * Don't * Chapter 4: Urban Life * Problems with Urbanization * Urban Health Care * Education * Urban Daily Life * Public Places * Restaurants * Market Place and Street Vendors * Traffic and Transportation * Street Crime and Solicitations * Chapter 5 Rural Life * Land Distribution and Ownership * Rural Economy * Livestock * Crops * Gender Roles * Rural Transportation * Health Issues * Education * Nomadic Way of Life * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 6 Family Life * Family Structure * Interactions within the Family * Women * Elders * Children * Marriage * Social Events * Weddings * Birth * Funerals