Mongolia is an independent
country south of Russia and North of China. Mongolia's rich history
is still reflected today in it's interesting mixture of traditional
culture and modern conveniences. Mongolia switched to a free market
economy around 1990.
The southern region is
well-known for the Gobi desert and it is a popular area for tourists.
Mongolia's natural resources are chiefly oil, coal and copper but the
country is rich in many natural metals. Cashmere is a popular export
of Mongolia.
The
customs and culture of the people are dense but are picked up quickly
by visitors due to the famous hospitality of the Mongolian people who
are, at once, shy yet very accomodating to foreigners.
"Each country's
customs are different, just as each meadow's grass is different."