In the midst of vast rolling plains, unfettered by fences and roads, the Mongol people eke out a remarkable existence while the wild takhi horses still roam free. From snow-capped mountains in the north, to desert in the south, Mongolia is a country of harsh beauty and climatic extremes. Influences from distant Eurasian traditions, modern clans, communist collectives and international aid have melded to produce a proud race of people intent on embracing a modern world while retaining their cultural traditions. |