Tibetan Buddhism, although suppressed from 1929 until 1990, is undergoing a revival within Mongolia. Traditionally, Shamanism is also practiced in Mongolia .

Time zone
Mongolia situated in 8 hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time GWT).

Religion
Tibetian Buddhism is dominant, also elements of Muslims, Christians and Shamanism.

Electricity
Power is 220 V and 50 HZ. Sockets reuire a two-pin type plug or an adapter. Driving Traffic driving regulation on the right.

Public Holidays
New Years Day 1st of January, Tsagaan Sar - according to Lunar Calendar. Women's Day 8 March, Children's Day 1st of June, National Naadam Festival 11-13th of July, Independence Day 26th of November.

Language
Mongolian Language

Health Requirement
It is not required to get vaccination against hepatitis, plague. All visitors should ensure that they come to Mongolia with suitable medical insurance

Currency & Banks
The Mongolian National currency is the Tugrik MNT . All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and licensed exchange centers in Ulaanbaatar Exchange rate( approx) MNT1165=US $ on April 24, 2007 . VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, JCB AND Thomas Cook Travelers Cheques are accepted at banks. Most credit cards are accepted at biggest hotel, restaurant and supermarkets in Ulaanbaatar

WORKING HOURS
Working days Monday-Friday
Shops open 10.00-19.00.
Convenient stores due to24 hours.
Banks open 09.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Museums open 10.00-15.00
Most bars and nightclubs open 20.00-24.00

Communication
Country code: 976, Ulaanbaatar city code: 11
You have possibility for International direct dialling at the most hotels and prepaid International calling cards available as well. Internet and celluar phone service availavle everywhere in Ulaanbaatar .

Shopping
For typical Mongolian souvenirs look for Mongolian antiques, cashmere products, handicrafts, national cloths, art works, oil and water color paintings, camel hair garments, felt products, rugs, wooden toys, puzzles, games, posters, postcards, leather and fur products.