Tricky, this geography business. But interesting to know that Earth still has many surprises. Here are the answers.

1. The capital of Mongolia is ….
   
   • Ulaanbaatar
2. The Mongolian unit of currency is the ….
   
   • Togrog.
3. What religion are the majority of Mongolians?
   
   • Buddhist (Tibetan variety)
4. What takes places at the Khural?
   
   • Arguing (Parliament)
5. Who were Soyol Erdene?
   
   • Mongolia's first rock band (They liked Mersey Beat, Here's a sample.
6. Which of these figures was not a famous Mongolian warrior?
   
   • Aga Khan
7. What is the correct Mongolian name for a Mongolian round tent?
   
   • Ger ('Yurt' is Russian.)
8. What is Mongolia's claim to demographic fame?
   
   • It is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world.
9. What is a Jebtsundamba Khutuktu?
   
   • A lama
10. How much of Mongolia is water?
    
    • Less than 1%

Do not scorn a weak cub, he may become a strong tiger.

Dmitri Gheorgheni

17.06.19 Front Page

Back Issue Page