Mongolia
Mongolia is a state in Mongolian plateau (Central and North Asia) that has existed since 1992 CE. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).
A parliamentary democracy since the peaceful revolution of 1990 and the constitution of 1992. Copper and coal mining in the Gobi have drawn herders into a fast-growing capital.
See Mongolia on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1992 CE to the present
- Duration
- 33 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Mongolian plateau, Central and North Asia
- Language family
- Mongolic
- Capital
- Ulaanbaatar
Came from
Neighbours in Central and North Asia
- Mongolian People's Republic
- Russian Federation
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Yakut ASSR and Sakha Republic
- Xinjiang under the People's Republic
- Kyrgyzstan
- Turkmenistan
- Tajikistan
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
Questions
When did Mongolia exist?
1992 CE to the present, about 33 years.
Where was Mongolia?
Mongolian plateau, in Central and North Asia. Its capital was Ulaanbaatar.
What language did Mongolia speak?
Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.
What came before Mongolia?
Mongolian People's Republic.