Everyone speaks Mongolian here. Mongolian is unlike any other language, but there is a little overlap with Russian, as some words are taken from the Russian language.
Since Russia had a lot of influence in Mongolia decades ago, many of the older generations of Mongolian people had to learn Russian in school. That means many older Mongolians speak fluent Russian!
Chinese is also common here because Mongolia is very close to China and many people from China visit. English is less common, but many younger Mongolians can speak a little. They learn in school and from watching TikToks and other American media!
The Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) is the type of money used in Mongolia. Did you know the money of one country can have less value compared to the money of another country? For example, right now, one U.S. dollar is worth the same as about 3,600 Tugriks!
If 1 USD = 3,600 MNT, does the USD or MNT have more value?
Depending on where you go, water costs around one or two U.S. dollars!
