Ulaanbaatar

Also known as Ulan Bator, is the capitol of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar translates literally into "Red Hero". With a population well over 1.2 million, it is the largest city in Mongolia. The city originated as a nomadic Buddhist center, and in 1778 became a permanent settlement. Ulaanbaatar has grown into a prosperous manufacturing capitol in recent years, which has had the consequence of producing serious amounts of air pollution. Which is also combined with pollution from nearby China. 

Short Video Exploring Ulaanbaatar

Blue Sky Tower, probably the most recognizable attraction in Ulaanbaatar
Source: M.A.D. research.com

Buddhist Temple
Source: Vagabond Journey

Genghis Khan Monument
Source: Travel Pod

Ulaanbaatar District
Source: Discover Mongolia

Old Soviet Wall Murals
Source: The World Effect

Economic Activities

Being a pastoral and agricultural society, it is of no surprise that one of Mongolia's primary exports are in livestock. In my previous blog article, I discussed how Mongolia's environment makes farming difficult, but ideal for livestock. This is reflected through statistics concerning Mongolian exports where profits in 2007 were equal to $24,172,425. The primary exports are largely livestock since any form of farming is largely regulated towards the livestock and maintaining of the livestock.

Mining in Mongolia
Source: Unuudur.com

In addition to exporting animals, Mongolia also has a huge economic sector in mining and mineral exports due to being on one of the world's largest sources of precious and rare metals. Various metals and ores from sulfur to mineral fuels and precious metals are exploited for trade mostly to China for the use in manufacturing. 





Mongolia's only other significantly profitable industries are in textiles and vehicular equipment, but these industries aren't nearly as important as the mining and live stock industries. 

 "Mongolia Exports by Product Section in US Dollars - Yearly." Mongolia Exports by Product Section in US Dollars - Yearly. Web. 5 Apr. 2015.