Mongolia Visa
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Canadian citizens can enter Mongolia visa-free for 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, you must "register" with the Mongolian authorities. If you are a Permanent Resident of Canada, you may need a visa to visit Mongolia. Citizens of 160 countries need a visa to visit or do business in Mongolia.
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Climate of Monolia
Mongolia has an "extreme continental climate," that is long, cold, dry winters (it is below 0C from November to March) and short, slightly wetter summers. Mongolia is high up (the lowest point is over 500 metres above sea level). The southernmost part of Mongolia is the northernmost part of the Gobi Desert and so receives less precipitation. Here is the climate information for Ulaanbaatar, the capital, which is in the north:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Yearly Average/Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average High °C | −15.6 | −9.6 | −0.7 | 9.7 | 17.8 | 22.5 | 24.5 | 22.3 | 16.7 | 7.6 | −5.0 | −13.5 | 6.4 |
| Average Low °C | −25.9 | −22.2 | −13.6 | −4.3 | 3.3 | 9.6 | 12.9 | 10.6 | 3.6 | −4.8 | −15.7 | −22.9 | −5.8 |
| Average Precipitation (mm) |
2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 46 | 64 | 70 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 267 |
Culture of Mongolia
- Mongolia is the emptiest country in the world – it's population density is less than 2 people per square km. (Canada's, by comparison, is 3.62, nearly double.)
- Mongolia has one of the most meat-heavy cuisines in the world.
- Almost the entire population speaks Mongolian.
Language of Mongolia
95% of Mongolians speak Mongolian, though there are a number of regional dialects. The most common foreign languages are English and Russian.
Ethnicity of Mongolia
Most people in Mongolia are "Mongolian" though there are various tribes.
| Ethnic group | Language family | 2010 Population | Approximate percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalkh (Mongol) |
Mongolic | 2,168,141 | 71.26 |
| Kazakh | Turkic | 101,526 | 3.34 |
| Dörbet | Mongolic | 72,403 | 2.38 |
| Bayid | Mongolic | 56,573 | 1.86 |
| Buryat | Mongolic | 45,087 | 1.48 |
| Zakhchin | Mongolic | 32,845 | 1.08 |
| Dariganga | Mongolic | 27,412 | 0.9 |
| Altai Uriankhai | Mongolic | 26,654 | 0.88 |
| Darkhad | Mongolic | 21,558 | 0.71 |
| Khotogoid | Mongolic | 15,460 | 0.51 |
| Torguud | Mongolic | 14,176 | 0.47 |
| Khotons | Mongolic | 11,304 | 0.37 |
| Myangad | Mongolic | 6,592 | 0.22 |
| Tuvan | Turkic | 5,169 | 0.17 |
| Barga | Mongolic | 2,989 | 0.1 |
| Üzemchin | Mongolic | 2,577 | 0.08 |
| Eljigin | Mongolic | 1,340 | 0.04 |
| Sartuul | Mongolic | 1,286 | 0.04 |
| Hamnigan of Tungusic origin |
Mongolic | 537 | 0.02 |
| Tsaatan | Turkic | 282 | 0.01 |
| Chantuu | Turkic | 260 | 0.01 |
| Kharchin | Mongolic | 152 | 0 |
| Chahar | Mongolic | 132 | 0 |
| Russian nationals |
Russian | 2,474 | 0.08 |
| Chinese nationals |
Chinese | 8,688 | 0.29 |
| Korean nationals |
Korean | 1,522 | 0.05 |
| American nationals |
English | 656 | 0.02 |
Religion of Mongolia
Mongolia has a large population who would not be considered "religious" in a western sense. Otherwise, the most common religion is Buddhism
| Religion | Population | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhism | 1,009,357 | 53.0 |
| Islam | 57,702 | 3.0 |
| Shamanism | 55,174 | 2.9 |
| Christianity | 41,117 | 2.1 |
| Other religions | 6,933 | 0.4 |
| No Religion | 735,283 | 38.6 |
Visas for Mongolia
Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit Mongolia for up to 90 days.
If you are a permanent resident of Canada, and need a visa to Mongolia, complete the form in the top right corner of this page.
Embassy of Mongolia
Address: 151 Slater str.,
Suite 503 Ottawa,
Ontario, K1P 5H3
Tel. (613) 569-3830
Fax: (613) 569-3916
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mongolembassy.org
