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Dalanzadgad

Welcoming you here is a structure with the name of the town. This is common not only in Mongolia but also throughout Central Asia. The gravel desert of the Gobi is a compelling sight.  Gers dot the landscape.

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See dunes, camels ...

A welcome party and a meal being prepared

Animal dong collected and dried is used as fuel for cooking.

The motorcycle has replaced other more traditional forms of transport like the camel or the horse.

See dunes, camels ...

The airplane is popular for long distances such as Ulaan Baatar (560 kilometers/342 miles).  The flight is a little more than an hour long, otherwise a 14 hour trip by auto.  Solar panels at the airport complement other forms of electrification.

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See dunes, camels ...

The Russian made four-wheel drive vehicle is well fit for this harsh environment.  Its simply-made engine allows everybody to be a mechanic.

See dunes, camels ...

Helping each other is a must.  Here a truck needed new ball bearings and help came in the form of a marshroutka. The cargo made up of camels reached the market place on time.

Highways as known in western cultures are non existent in Mongolia. Paved roads end within a few miles from Ulaan Baatar.  Some of the smaller towns have some paved streets, but most are neglected and pot holes are common.

Air pollution is having an effect on the environment, even in a town as small as Dalanzadgad.  Children can be seen playing nearby affected areas.

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Despite an almost continuous wind blowing, kids will enjoy a good game of basketball.

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