The country 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. Entry and exit visas are required. The Mongolian government has announced its intention to issue visas at the International Airport in Ulaanbaatar and at the train stations on the Russian and Chinese borders, effective July 1, 1997. Visitors staying in Mongolia for more than 30 days are required to register with the police at the Citizen's Information and Registration Center.