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People and Culture

Daniel Williams

Mar 21, 2023

Demographics

The population is predominantly Khalkha Mongols (86%), with Kazaks (6%) and about a dozen other Mongolian ethnic groups.

Languages and Religion

Languages spoken include Mongolian, Kazakh, Russian, and Chinese. English is widely spoken in Ulaanbaatar. Major religions are Tibetan Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Shamanism.

Literacy Rate

The literacy rate in Mongolia is 82.9%.

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