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Political map of Mongolia showing its national boundaries with Russia to the north and China to the south, as well as internal provincial borders, major cities including Ulaanbaatar, and an inset locator map highlighting Mongolia's position in East Asia.

Map of East and Central Asia with Mongolia highlighted in orange, showing its location between Russia to the north and China to the south. Surrounding countries, seas, and major regions are labeled for geographic context. An inset globe at the top left shows Mongolia's position within Asia.

Historical map of the Mongol Empire at the death of Kublai Khan in 1294, showing the empire divided into four main khanates: the Golden Horde in the northwest, the Ilkhanate in the southwest, the Chagatai Khanate in central Asia, and the Yuan Dynasty in the east, covering much of China. Major cities such as Karakorum, Beijing (Khanbaliq), Baghdad, and Constantinople are marked.

Map showing the extent of the Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty around the year 1300, with the dynasty's territory shaded in light purple and the larger Mongol Empire outlined. Modern China's boundaries are marked in red, and major cities such as Dadu (Beijing) and Karakorum, as well as the Great Wall, are labeled. The map also indicates surrounding regions like Tibet, Mien, and Dai Viet.

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Carved stone tortoise statue with engraved patterns sits on open ground in front of the monastery wall at Erdeni Dzu, Karakorum, Mongolia.

Mongolia: monument to Damdiny Sükhbaatar

Ornate, multicolored gate of the Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, featuring intricate carvings, green tile roofs, and painted guardian figures on red doors.

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