12 blogs about Mongolian culture
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Asian Gypsy - All Things Mongolian
http://asiangypsy.blogspot.com Authority: 22Social commentary,Culture, Politics and Current Events in Mongolia and Central Asian Region
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The specialist guide to Asian antiques and exotic home decor from the far east.
http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/blog Authority: 2The place to be to learn more about China, Chinese Antique Furniture, Chinese culture and ethnic Asian home furnishings. (Antiker Chinesischer Möbel muebles chinos antiguos mobilia cinese antica)
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Mongolian Matters
http://www.mongolianmatters.com Authority: 8News and updates from the country of the blue heaven
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~KUBLAI KHAN~ [IMG] Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Geography of Mongolia [IMG ] Landscape Terrain Mongolia is a nation filled with stark geographic contrasts. With an average elevation of 1,580 meters (5,182 feet), it ranks among the highest countries in the world. The most dominant feature is the Mongolian Plateau, a region of gently rolling grasslands, covering about two-thirds of the central of Mongolia. Mongolia's mountains support the southern edge of the great Siberian taiga, which covers about 10% of Mongolia with dense stands of larch and evergreen trees. This region also provides the headwaters for the few major rivers that drain the land and provide water for herdsmen across the plateau. The Gobi is a vast expanse of barren terrain that dominates the southern one-third of Mongolia. There are no trees and only sparse vegetation to maintain scattered herds of sheep, goats, and camels. Climate Precipitation is low and skies are usually clear during the wintertime. Summers, however, are very pleasant just as in the US and Europe. There is a short rainy season in July and August during which most of the yearly rain falls. Around 67-78 percent of all precipitation falls during these three summer months. This rain, however, is just what we get in northern Europe, at about the same time. Occasional strong winds can come and go quickly. Spring and fall pass very quickly. Throughout the year, there are 250 sunny days and 9-23 cloudy days. The duration of the period with a mean daily temperature higher than the freezing point lasts about 170-190 days, increasing to the south and southeast up to 200-215 days. The average summer temperature is +20c (+65F) . Winter is –20c (-13F) . The wind is 1.5-4.5m/s. The average rainfall 200-220 mm. XOXO NAME Silk Road [IMG ] The Silk Road was not a trade route that existed solely for the purpose of trading in silk. Other commodities like gold, ivory, precious stones and glass were also traded. In the opposite direction, furs, ceramics, jade, bronze objects, lacquer and iron were carried. Zhang Qian is being seen by many to be the father of the Silk Road. XOXO NAME Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.panoramicjourneys.com/Panoramic%20Journeys%20%20Mongolia%20INFO.pdf http://english.people.com.cn/data/mongolia.html http://www.face-music.ch/bi_bid/historyofbuddhism_en.htmlhttp://web.whittier.edu/history/imperialchina/papers/retz%20china%20FINAL%5D.doc http://google.com ( mainly all are found) for the pics and the websites' information.Thank You. XOXO NAME Pics of Western Mongolia [IMG ] Gers- tents where the Mongolians live in. [IMG ] Camels in Mongolia [IMG ] Herds of horses in Mongolia [IMG ] Steppes and mountains Labels: Western Mongolia XOXO NAME Western Mongolia Mongolia is one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Three times the size of France and with more horses than people, it is one of Asia’s last ‘unspoilt’ destinations. Nomadic Herders still roam the steppe as they have since the time of Genghgis Khan. Unlike the rest of Mongolia, the western one-fifth of the country is populated predominantly by Khazak nomads. Khaks whom are Muslim ,not Buddhists, have more Caucasian features, and are culturally less demure than Mongolians. Ghenkis Khan (1162-1227) conquered an area stretching from Beijing to the Caspian Sea and founded the Mongol empire. Ghenkis however was just one of many powerful warlords in a succession of rulers who made their mark in Central Asia. Khublai Khan (1216-12940 moved the center of the empire from Karakorun to modern day Beijing. He established his summer camp further north at Shangdu, later immortalized as ‘Xuandu’ by Samuel taylor Coleriedge. The empire, the largest the world has ever known, extended from Korea to Hungary and as far south as Vietnam and Java. After the fall the empire, this remote land fell into obsructy. Mongolia came under the control of communist Russia. Only recently has this fascinating land reopened its doors. Labels: Unique place; Uniquely Mongolia XOXO NAME Info.on people of Mongolia [IMG ] Religion: predominantly Tibetan Buddhist, Muslim 4% [IMG ]Languages: Khalkha Mongol 90%, Turkic, Russian, Chinese People: 50% of the people are still nomads. Capital: Ulaanbaatar Principal Industries: Mining, cashmere exports, farming and tourism. Spread of Buddhism as well as the influences of diff. directions. of Mongolia.The word "buddhism" comes from the Sanskrit word "buddha," which means "the awakened one." buddhism, or buddhadharma, is the proclamation of, and journey toward, an awakening of human potential. Lamaism, a form of Northern Buddhism, spread in Tibet in the 7th century. It has never succeeded in substituting the old Bon forms. At the end of the 14th century, the Tibetan church experienced a schism, initiated by the monk Tsongkhapa, a reformer who objected to the dissolute way of life the monks had established. He founded the "Sect of Virtue" (Yellow Church, we know it as the Yellow hats), and he introduced the colour yellow for the habit of the religious order. The main area of distribution of the "Yellow Church" was especially the monasteries in Northern Tibet and later on in Mongolia. - The Eastern Mongols are living, from a political point of view, on Chinese territory, on the frontier of North-Eastern Tibet, in part in East Sinkiang and on the territory of the Blue Lake (Köke Nuur). - The Northern Mongols live in the South of Central Siberia, and the Burjates live mainly in the area around the Lake Baikal. The people from Western Baikal are still prone to shamanism. The people from Southern Baikal and the Burjates in the Trans-Baikal area have adopted the Lamaistic faith with reformed influences. Such as the Burmanese, the Chinese, the Japanese, the people from Cambodia, Corea, Siam, the Sinhalese, the Tibetan and other peoples in Asia, the Mongols belong to the religious group of Indian-Buddhism. Chinese culture and art have created commonly adopted traditions in the course of various centuries, traditions that still establish a relationship between these peoples. The Mongols are Lamaists. The "Yellow Church" here determines the area of influence. In Mongolian monasteries Buddhist art, before its destruction in the 1930ies, had been very highly developed, and there could been found real masters of their art among painters, sculptors, architects, and especially skilled craftsmen. Labels: Mongols. XOXO NAME Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Traveller's Tips- Advice and Information Mongolia considered to be relatively safe place for travelers with no serious crimes against foreigners. Neverless, some precautions can save you money, time and nerves. 1.When traveling to countryside make sure to take along cigarettes, soap, colored pens, a couple of bottles of alcohol and sweets as a small gift to cheer up local hosts. 2.You can't book domestic return flights in advance, so stop at the local ticket office as soon as you arrive at each destination, or see if your guide can take care of it. 3.Do not carry big amounts of money with you. Beware of pickpocketers, especially in crowded places or while riding public buses. 4.The streetlights in Ulaanbaatar function only along the central streets, so do not walk lately or keep well lit central streets. 5.Mongolian drivers do not care much about pedestrians. Make sure to look left and check for an approaching car before crossing streets. 6.It is advisable not to eat in small canteens as the quality of food is not guaranteed. And it's better to buy foodstuff from large shops or food markets where cool storing equipment is available. 7.If possible, make a copy of your passport and bear it on you while leaving the original in the hotel. 8.Do not leave personal belongings unattended. They can disappear easily. Labels: How to prepare for the trip XOXO NAME ♥ welcome KUBLAI KHAN'S DIARY site info This is the diary of the traveller, Kublai Khan. About the Yuan Ruler Name: Kublai Khan Also known by the nickname:Setsen Khan or the Wise Khan Lifespan:1215-1294 He died at the age of 79 Nationality:Mongol credits Hosts + 1 . 2 Basecodes + Sabrina Images + 1Images + Font + 1 2 . 3 . 4 Designer + ESTHER Editor + GIMP tagboard
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