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What main languages are spoken here?:

Mongolian is the official language of Mongolia, but there are many other minority languages. The main minority language spoken in Khovd is Kazakh. 

What type of money is used here?:

The Tugrug is used in Mongolia. 2500 Tugrugs = $1.00. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water costs about 31 cents. 

What was the best meal this week?:

Mongolia has some great, hearty dishes to get you through the winter, including khoosoor and buuz. However, the best meal I ate this week would probably be Daktoritan, a spicy Korean chicken soup. Korean food is very popular in Mongolia, and it's a great way to warm yourself up! 

What music did I listen to this week?:

The dorm that I live in is across from a karaoke bar that plays Mongolian music all day, from around 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. So I've learned to memorize a lot of Mongolian songs! 

What activity was the most fun this week?:

As classes just ended, there was a New Year's party with all of the students and teachers from the Foreign Language department. It was fun taking pictures, dancing and performing Christmas songs alongside all of the students! 

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