Mongolia is a vast north Asian country. It peacefully abandoned its communist system in 1990 and has successfully made the transition to a parliamentary democracy.
Economic reforms continue.
The country s development has been hampered by inadequate infrastructure, particularly in the energy, transportation, and communication sectors. Travelers to Mongolia should be aware of the shortcomings in these areas as they may have an impact on travel plans. Visitors planning to stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days are required to register with the police at the Citizens Information and Registration Center. Visitors who stay longer than the time permitted by their visa may be stopped at departure, denied exit, and fined. A departure tax must be paid at the airport on departure.