What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator is the capital city and seat of government of Mongolia, a country in Eastern Asia. Mongolia uses the ISO codes MN and MNG, and its international dialling code is +976. The currency in use is the Mongolian tögrög (MNT).
For the full profile of Mongolia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Mongolia country page. The country has an estimated population of 3,568,978 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Mongolia
- Capital: Ulan Bator
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Currency: Mongolian tögrög (MNT)
- Calling code: +976
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇳
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mongolia?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator.
Is Ulan Bator the largest city in Mongolia?
Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Ulan Bator?
Ulan Bator, like the rest of Mongolia, uses the Mongolian tögrög (MNT, symbol ₮).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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