Electricity.

Electric power is 220V, 50Hz. Thanks to Russian influence, the sockets are designed to accommodate two round prongs in the European style.

Weights an measures.

Mongolia follows the international metric system. As in the USA, the ground floor is called the 1^st floor - as opposed to the UK system, where the next floor above ground level is the 1^st floor.

Health Vaccinations

against yellow fever (Hepatitis), polio, cholera, tyhoid fever are advised. Travellers should bring their own medical supplies for any personal needs and a basic medical kit. You should think that there is no perfect medical care in the countryside. While the potential dangers can seem quite frightening, in reality few travelers to Mongolia experience anything more than an upset stomach.

Clothes

There are no special dress codes, though you should avoid wearing revealing clothes in the countryside, even on hot summer days. In Ulaanbaator on the other hand, Mongolian women dress in contemporary Western style fashions, so you may dress quite freely whilst there. Warm clothes will be needed for any time of the year: even summer evenings can be chilly. If you are only travelling in the height of summer you don't need a down jacket - a rain shell will do. A long-sleeved shirt is useful against the sun and bugs. A good wide-brimmed hat to protect you from the sun is essential.From September to June (inclusive) you'll also need a down coat and a fleece or jumper (sweater) - it's surprising how cold it gets when the sun goes down and the wind picks up. A woolen or fleece hat takes up little space and makes a considerable difference, as most heat loss occurs through your head.In winter bring the warmest clothes you have, including thermal underwear, ski mask, mittens, scarf and thermal boots.

Do's and Don'ts

Whenever you approach a nomadic family, or enter a ger, you will, without knowing, break one or several of the many traditional, religious and superstitious customs. If you do become confused, don't panic, minor indiscretions will be tolerated and forgiven. The following do's and don'ts will help minimize cultural differences.

Do

Say hello (sain bainuul) when you arrive (but repeating it again when you see the same person is considered strange to Mongolian

Take at least a sip, or a nibble, of the delicacies offered

Keep your sleeves rolled down, if you have any (or pretend to,

if you have short sleeves); try not to expose your wrists

Accept food and drink with your right hand (or with both if

the dish or cup is heavy), with the left hand supporting the right elbow

Pick up everything with an open hand, with your palm facing upwards

Hold a cup by the bottom, and not by the top rim

Sleep with your feet pointing towards the door

Leave weapons outside

Don't

Lean against a support column. Whistle inside a ger stand on, or lean over, the threshold.Stamp out a fire, or put water or any rubbish on it (fire is sacred to Mongolians) Walk in front of an older person; or turn your back to the altar, or religious objects (except when leaving) Take food from a communal plate with your left hand Touch other people's hats Have a long conversation in your own language in front of your hosts

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