The culture as well as the history where chiseled out by the extreme climate, geography, the nomadic way of life and legacy of Genghis Khan and his successors. From Mongolia came many powerful peoples such as the Huns, Scythians, Mongols and Turks and their influence on the world at the time are well recognized. It is worth reading about the history of Mongolia to get a better understanding of the dynamic changes that shaped life in Mongolia. The history and geographic isolation of Mongolia have resulted in a society that is largely homogeneous:

96% are Vajrayana Buddhists, 90% speak the Khalkha Mongol language, 85% of the population belongs to a unique ethnic group, 50% still lead nomadic lives, 65% are 16-64 years-old and 4% are over 64 years-old.

HIV/AIDS is not a concern but STD rates have increased. However, they are among the lowest in the world. Most women give birth to two children and infant mortality is rather low considering their circustances: 6%. On average, people live 63 years.