Tristan+&+Andrew

Mongols are in to Tibetan Buddhism also known as Vajrayana Buddhism. Dalai Lama is the religion spiritual leader. In the 20th century 50 percent of the men were monks. Boys started becoming monks at a younger age. Later Christianity grew more and more. Chinggis Khan created the first unified dynasty in the 13th century. his grandson found the Yuan dynasty. he found the dynasty in 1279. Mongols retreated from there homes around the 1400's. war broke out between the confederate Mongols versus the Manchus of china. By the 1900's Ch'ing dynasty started to fall. By 1911 Ch'ing dynasty collapsed. Mongol Manchu alliance has also fallen. The Mongols has declared Independence. Khan died 1924. Mongolia was declared Communists. The Communists destroyed the Buddhists monasteries. Thousands of people died fighting the changes. Communism collapsed in 1989. Political and economic restructuring slowly continues. Location is in Northern Asia,between China and Russia.Coordinates 46 N,105 E. Boundaries total of 8,220 km.Border countries China 4,677 km and Russia 3,543 km. The total area of Mongolia is 1,564,116 sq km.Land area is 1,553,556 sq km.Water area is 10,560.
 * Religion** __Andrew__
 * History** __Andrew__
 * Geography-landmass** __Tristin__

Mongolia has a population of 2.75 million and growing 1.4 percent annually. 1 out of 3 citizens live in the capital. Mongols usually eat dairy products like meat, millet, barley, and wheat. Most of the Mongols eat mutton or beef almost once a day. They also eat goat, camel, and horse. people in the city usually eat rice. The climate determines when to eat fruits and vegetables. They gesture and pass items only with their right hand.
 * Attractions-fun,temples, landmarks**
 * Architecture**
 * population-numbers & make-up** __Andrew__
 * laws**
 * climate**
 * Food** __Andrew__
 * Dance**
 * Traditions** Tristin

Rural families live in a //Ger//, a circular tent with a four-or five-piece wooden lattice,a roof frame,and a door.Urban families live ether in high-rise apartments or in a //Ger.//
 * Housing** Tristin

Schools-Education Music** __Andrew__ Mongols like to sing. Traditional songs are often sang at weddings and family gatherings. Music and dancing is very popular. Families Economy=job**s**, agriculture,poverty level** __Tristin__ The poverty level is around 40 percent of all people.Herding is done separately.
 * Holidays**
 * Sports
 * Clothing

The type of government is parliamentary.They have a president and a prime minister.All people may vote at age 18. Country symbol,** flag __Tristin__ The flag consists of three vertical bands of red(hoist side),blue,and red and in the middle on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem.
 * Government-president** __Tristin__
 * Natural resources

natural disasters arts** __Andrew__ The main themes are usually horses, freedom, and nature. Often the themes are traditional. Poetry is the heart of Mongolian literature. The arts include music, and mosaics.
 * wildlife
 * Social classes/groups**