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Mongolia[mon-gO´lEu, mong–] Pronunciation Key, officially State of Mongolia, republic (1995 est. pop. 2,494,000), 604,247 sq mi (1,565,000 sq km), N central Asia; traditionally known as Outer Mongolia. Bordered on the west, south, and east by China, and on the north by Russia, it comprises more than half the historical region of Mongolia; the other part forms China's Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. The capital and largest city is Ulaanbaatar (formerly Urga). The country is divided into 18 provinces and three municipalities.
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