urga

uncountable · proper noun

The capital and largest city of Mongolia, known for its cultural and economic significance.

• 🇷🇺Столица и крупнейший город Монголии, известный своим культурным и экономическим значением.

1. Capital city of Mongolia B2 formal

   The capital and largest city of Mongolia, formerly known as Urga, now officially called Ulaanbaatar.

   • Urga was the historical name for what is now Ulaanbaatar.
   • The city of Urga served as a major trading hub on the Silk Road.
   • Many travelers visited Urga in the 19th century for its Buddhist monasteries.

   🇷🇺Столица Монголии

   Synonyms: ulaanbaatar