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Originally Posted by HockeyKhan
Sorry guys, just returned from a short trip to Beijing.
Mongolia- A former communist state of Russia. Completely independent since 1991. the 90's was a really tough time for the country as they had to do everything themselves after the russians left. This meant that banking, food supplies, and most everything had to be done in country without the help of the USSR.
Begining in the late 90's things started to improve. Foriegn investment started to trickle in. Mining companies (mostly Canadian) have since invested almost a billion $'s, making Canada the second largest foreign investor to date, after Russia.
Last year Canada finally opened a full fledged Embassy here in Ulan Bataar.
The Mongolians have a long history of hatred towards China. After Chingis Khan (Ghengis) kicked their butts in the 13th century the mongolians ruled China for about 150 years. Since then, the Chinese have not been to kind to the Mongols...
I believe Killer_Carlson had a trip here a few years ago and overall didnt enjoy it... Summer is obviously the best time to come as the winter is a bit harsh.
I find the Mongolians to be very friendly, and after 12 years of living here I have had only minor problems, probably less than if I had been home. allot of tourists come here for the eco-tourism thing. Not my cup of tea, but each to their own.
Pretty much anything is available now. Long gone are the days of only bread and boiled mutton. The bars are good, and the females better...( for those single guys out there of course).
Any questions fire away, or if you would like more info in private feel free to pm me.
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That's not correct, is it? Mongolia was under heavy influence of Russia (Soviet union) but it was never actually an integral part of it. On the other hand, I believe Mongol empire at its peak was the largest in the history of the mankind.