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Mongolia: The truth behind the vast land and sparse population, the abacus in the hearts of immigrants
When it comes to Mongolia, many people think of the vast grasslands, the nomadic style, and the tranquility that seems to be far away from the hustle and bustle.
But is this land, which is wider than our country's Xinjiang, really as beautiful as imagined, and suitable as a paradise for immigrants? Today, let's unveil the mystery of Mongolia and see what kind of calculations those who choose to immigrate there.
Economic Truth – The Mineral Temptation Under the Wealth Gap
Mongolia, which may sound like a distant and primitive place, actually has an economic story that is much more complex than it seems.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
In 2022, the country's GDP will only be 12.7 billion US dollars, which is so small that people feel very pitiful, compared with our country's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, it is simply a cloud of mud, and the GDP of Inner Mongolia has reached more than 340 billion US dollars!
Mongolia's GDP per capita is about $5,800, which may sound like a good number, but it is important to know that this figure is pulled up by a handful of super-rich people, and the standard of living of most people is far from so glamorous.
The real economic lifeblood of Mongolia lies in minerals, coal, copper, gold, and valuable rare earths, which give Mongolia a place in the international market. However, most of the wealth brought by these minerals has gone into the pockets of a few economic oligarchs, and most ordinary people have not benefited much.
Minerals of Mongolia
So some savvy investors, especially Chinese, saw the business opportunities here and chose to immigrate there, hoping to get a piece of the mineral development.
Environmental Challenges – Grassland Wounds and Climate Extremes
The steppes of Mongolia. It was once a treasure trove of nature that they were proud of, but due to long-term overgrazing, more than 75% of the land has turned into a desert, and strong sandstorms have become a frequent visitor, not only bothering the people of Mongolia, but also affecting our northern regions from time to time.
Outside Ulaanbaatar, there are a large number of herders who have lost their pastures and livestock due to environmental degradation and have been reduced to slums.
You can imagine that for three months of the year, the sky is gray overhead, and this is not a good time.
Mongolia's winters are frighteningly cold, and the 2023 snowstorm killed more than 3 million livestock. Such natural conditions are definitely a huge test for immigrants.
The other side of immigration – business opportunities and life
Despite the challenges Mongolia faces, there are still people willing to go. Maybe there are flowers of hope in the crisis!
Especially people from Shanxi, Inner Mongolia and other places, they are like going to the west in history, with a lot of enthusiasm to look for opportunities. In the bustling city of Ulaanbaatar, he opened restaurants and supermarkets and started Sino-Mongolian trade.
Chinese goods are particularly popular there, because in addition to beef and mutton, Mongolia has to import many daily necessities. In this way, not only the needs of the locals are met, but also the immigrants make a lot of money.
Conclusion: Behind immigration, there are realistic choices and the pursuit of dreams
Why would a country like Mongolia, which is so vast and sparsely populated and economically underdeveloped, attract immigrants? The answer is simple: there are both opportunities and challenges.
For those brave entrepreneurs, Mongolia is like an untapped treasure, full of uncertainties and difficulties, but also hiding great opportunities.
Whether it's for financial reasons or the pursuit of freedom, they are all writing their own stories in this land, both ancient and modern. The fantasy that Mongolia is the paradise of North Asia is only a utopia for a few people after all, and Mongolia in reality is more of an ordinary person looking for a balance between challenges and opportunities.
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