Nomadic life

The nomads' life of Mongolia changed very little since old days and Mongolia remains the last refuge of the pastoral nomadism, preserving and continuing the traditional cultural heritage of the many nomadic nations that once flourished on the present day territory of Mongolia.Today, approximately half of Mongolia’s population is still roaming the vast plains living in the ger and moving their campings several times a year on the grounds with no fence and tending more than 34.0 million livestock. Nomadic life thrives in summer and survives in winter.
The extreme climate and geography as well as the landlocked condition greatly influenced the Mongols wax of life who have always lived close to the animals and close to the steppes. The Mongolian nomads are often called 'five animal people', because the nomadic society is based on the five principal animals traditionally herded: horses, camels, cattle, sheep and goats. They also keep Tibetan yaks used for producing milk and cheese.