Why So Few People Live Outside Of Mongolia's Capital

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Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/generalknowledge (In paid partnership with BetterHelp) ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge In this video I explore why Mongolia, despite being the world's largest landlocked nation at 1.5 million square kilometers, has a population of only 3.5 million people, resulting in the lowest population density globally at about 2 people per square kilometer. Understanding key factors such as the country's harsh terrain, dominated by mountains and the Gobi Desert, and its extreme climate with long, cold winters and short summers, making agriculture and permanent settlements very difficult. I also discuss Mongolia's rich nomadic culture, with approximately 30 to 40% of its population still leading traditional nomadic lifestyles, moving their yurts multiple times a year in search of better pastures for their livestock. Additionally, I examine historical influences, including periods of Chinese and Russian control, which have impacted population distribution, leading to a significant number of ethnic Mongols residing outside Mongolia's current borders - namely in China's Inner Mongolia region (which actually has more Mongols than Mongolia proper). TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 How Mongolia Is Empty 02:12 BetterHelp Partnership 03:36 The main causes behind desertification 04:06 The Terrain - Mountains & Deserts 05:26 Climate - Cold, Icy and Harsh 06:56 The Nomadic Lifestyle 08:11 Chinese Conquest & Soviet Influence 11:35 Patreon Credits 12:14 Mongolian Throat Singing Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: [email protected] #GeneralKnowledge