Mongolia is a country in Asia. It has a high overall altitude and an extremely cold climate. The Mongol Empire conquered and was conquered multiple times. Mongolia has an interesting culture based on the nomadic lifestyle. There are many traditional foods, and their tastiness, or lack thereof, might surprise you. Starting as a group of rival clans, but entering 2013 with one of the world's fastest growing economies, Mongolia has come a long way to be what it is today. Read on to learn about Mongolia's geography, physical features, climate, history, food, modern economy, culture, and people.