Capital of Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia sits in Asia, has a population of 3,398,366, and uses the MNT. Official languages include Mongolian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Ulaanbaatar
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~3,398,366
- Area: 1,564,110 km²
- Population density: 2.2 people per km²
- Official language: Mongolian
- Currency: MNT
- ISO code: MN
How big is Mongolia?
By population, Mongolia ranks 133rd in the world, holding roughly 0.04% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 18th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Mongolia has 2.2 people per square kilometre, which is far below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Mongolia is the 41th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Mongolia in population are Uruguay (3,422,794) and Moldova (3,272,996).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Iran (1,648,195 km²) and Libya (1,759,540 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Mongolian is listed as an official language of Mongolia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Mongolia uses the MNT, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Mongolia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Mongolia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Mongolia and a page on the flag of Mongolia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.
What is the population of Mongolia?
About 3,398,366, making it the 133rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Mongolia?
1,564,110 square kilometres, ranking 18th by land area, at a density of 2.2 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Mongolia use?
The MNT, which no other country uses.