Nestled in Central Asia, Mongolia endures extreme cold due to its high altitude and landlocked geography.
Winter temperatures in the Gobi Desert and steppes regularly fall to -40°C (-40°F). Ulaanbaatar, the capital, is among the coldest capitals globally, experiencing prolonged subzero conditions.
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