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Mongolia quiz
Mongolia is in 8 quizzes: one number, capital, flag, one trivia question, 2 Explorer photos, outline and the Asia map. Burkhan Khaldun and Orkhon Valley are among its 2 photos.
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8 questions about Mongolia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Mongolia at a glance
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Northern Asia, between China and Russia |
| Population | 3.3 million (2024 estimate), 132nd of 196 |
| Area | 1,564,116 km², 18th of 196 |
| People per km² | 2.1 |
| Land borders | China (4,630 km), Russia (3,452 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Nayramadlin Orgil, 4,374 m |
| Official language | Mongolian |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög |
| Flag colours | red, blue and yellow |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +976 |
| Terrain | Vast semidesert and desert plains, grassy steppe, mountains in west and southwest; Gobi Desert in south-central |
| Climate | Desert; continental (large daily and seasonal temperature ranges) |
| Where the name comes from | Name comes from the Mongol people, whose name derives from the Mongol root word mengu or mongu, meaning "brave" or "unconquered;" the Mongolian name Mongol Uls translates as "Mongol State" |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Mongolia is landlocked between China (4,630 km of border) and Russia (3,452 km). Mongolia is 18th in the world by area but 132nd by population, so there are only 2.1 people per km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
The sacred mountain where Genghis Khan is said to have been born and buried.
Photo: Siegfried R / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The steppe valley that was the heart of the Mongol Empire, with the ruins of Karakorum.
Photo: He-ba-mue / CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Ulaanbaatar? | Mongolia |
| Ulaanbaatar is the capital and most populous city of which country? | Mongolia |
| What currency does Mongolia use? | Tögrög |
| What is the area of Mongolia? (in thousand km²) | 1,564 thousand km² |
Mongolia in our quizzes
Kazakhstan is a wrong choice for Ulaanbaatar and again for Mongolia's flag and outline. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China sit beside Mongolia in the flag round. The shape question offers Kazakhstan, China and Russia. Kazakhstan and China are on both lists.
Trivia asks: “What currency does Mongolia use?” The answer is Tögrög. The numbers round holds an area of 1,564 thousand square kilometres. Explorer has 2 Mongolia photos: Burkhan Khaldun and Orkhon Valley.
Every Mongolia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.
Which continent is Mongolia in?
Mongolia is in Asia.
What is the population of Mongolia?
About 3.3 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Mongolia?
Mongolia borders China and Russia.
What is the highest point in Mongolia?
Nayramadlin Orgil, at 4,374 m.
What is the official language of Mongolia?
Mongolian.