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While a significant nomadic population still pushes its herds across the steppe, young adults in Ulaanbaatar use fibre-optic networks to access the internet. Heir to the legacy of Chinggis Khan, Mongolia is fast emerging as a land rich with economic potential – a country that is seeking growth while also working to preserve its unique national culture. 

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Mongolia 2013

This chapter contains useful information for visitors to Mongolia, including visa requirements, accommodation options, and contact information for foreign missions, hospitals, and other institutions. You can also find highlights of Mongolian culture with a special feature on the revival of the traditional sports of polo and archery. Finally, this section provides guidance regarding etiquette,...

Chapter | Economy from The Report: Mongolia 2013

The main event for Mongolia’s economy in 2013 will be the opening of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine, which many see as a make-or-break moment. Coal, presently the country’s most important commodity, declined in price by some 15% in 2012, with volumes slipping by around 22%. In 2012 the current account deficit reached 16.7%, excluding mining-related imports, according to the IMF, compared...

Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Mongolia 2013

With a population of 2.8m inhabiting its wind-swept, grassy steppes and vast expanses of desert, Mongolia is the world’s most sparsely populated country. Its primary religion is Buddhism, though it is estimated that 40% of the population does not practise religion. Ninety per cent of the population speaks Mongolian, most using the Khalkha Mongol dialect, which shares lineage with Turkic,...

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society of 29m split between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. With a per-capita GDP that has hovered around $10,000 for the past decade, the country is struggling to escape a “middle-income trap” 

Chapter | The Guide from The Report: Malaysia 2012

This section includes an article about Fraser’s Hill, a secluded getaway from Kuala Lumpur offering unique trekking, golfing and cuisine options. OBG also offers information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

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