Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia, serving as the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. It lies in north-central Mongolia on the Tuul River, where government institutions, universities, and industry are concentrated. The city has about 1.5 million residents in the urban area. It acts as the gateway to Mongolia’s nomadic heritage and modern development, hosting foreign embassies, national museums, and financial services.
Founded in 1639 as Ikh Khuree, a major Buddhist center, the settlement moved several times before becoming
Prominent cultural sites include Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, the Choijin Lama Temple, and
Economically, Ulaanbaatar centers on government, finance, retail, and services, with mining-related industries and manufacturing contributing regionally.