Mongolia travel details
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Mongolia has a population of 3M with main currency as Mongolian Tugrik. The languages spoken are Mongolian. Mongolia travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Mongolia. Internet speed in Mongolia is on average 7.8 Mbps.In Mongolia you drive on the right side.
Mongolia travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our advice for Mongolia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Mongolia.
Issue Date : Nov 1, 2023
Mongolia weather
Mongolia essential details
Plugs
Mongolia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Mongolian
Money in Mongolia
Currencies
Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (symbol: ?), code MNT.Banknotes come in denominations of 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 tögrögs. Tögrög is subdivided into 100 möngös. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 tögrögs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Mongolia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Mongolia
Internet
Internet speed in Mongolia is on average 7.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Mongolia is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 16,126.84 MNT, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: G-Mobile, Mobicom, Skytel or Unitel. Mongolia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mongolia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Mongolia, dial +, then 976 (the country code for Mongolia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Mongolia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 5012 .
Mongolia travel details
Driving in Mongolia
Road rules
In Mongolia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on expressways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 70-110 km/h (43-68 mph) on undivided highways.
Emergecy
Universal
171
Police
171
Ambulance
171
Fire department
171
Mongolia map
Mongolia visa advice
If you're considering exploring Mongolia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Mongolia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Mongolia, understanding Mongolia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.