What is the Capital of Mongolia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Mongolia is Ulan Bator. Mongolia is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 3,544,835. The official currency is the Mongolian tögrög and the primary language spoken is Mongolian.
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Ulan Bator at a glance
| Capital city | Ulan Bator |
|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 3,544,835 (132nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+08:00 |
| Currency | Mongolian tögrög (MNT) |
| Calling code | +976 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Mongolia in context
- Mongolia covers 1,564,110 km², making it the 18th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 2 people per km² ranks 196th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: China, Russia.
- Mongolia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 3,544,835 people, Mongolia holds about 0.2% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mongolia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Mongolia — FAQ
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
Is Ulan Bator the largest city in Mongolia?
Yes — Ulan Bator is both the capital and the largest city of Mongolia.
What country is Ulan Bator in?
Ulan Bator is the capital city of Mongolia.
What continent is Ulan Bator in?
Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, is located in Asia.
Is Ulan Bator the capital of Mongolia?
Yes — Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia.
Ulan Bator is the capital of which country?
Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia, in Eastern Asia.
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