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Mongolian Bowling-Pin Bollards

Mongolia features unique white, bowling-pin shaped bollards with two red stripes around the top.

Bowling-Pin Bollards

Mongolia features unique white bollards shaped like bowling pins with two red stripes around the top.

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Mongolian Street View Cars

Mongolia features many unique Street View cars, making car meta highly useful for identification. However, it is possible to identify the country without relying on these vehicles.

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Mongolian License Plates

Mongolian license plates are mostly white with a hint of red on the left side from the Soyombo symbol.

License Plate Placement

Mongolian vehicles display license plates on both the front and the back.

Mongolian License Plates

Mongolian license plates are mostly white with a hint of red on the left side from the Soyombo symbol.

Street View Car Meta

Mongolia features many unique Street View cars, making car metadata highly useful for identification, though the country can still be recognized without relying on them.

Mongolia License Plates

Vehicles in Mongolia display license plates on both the front and back.

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Mongolian Cyrillic Script

Mongolia primarily uses the Cyrillic script, which contains the letters Ɵ and Ү that do not exist in the Russian alphabet. Additionally, the use of double vowels such as aa, ƟƟ, or ЭЭ is common in Mongolian.

Zamiin-Uud Sailboat Lamp Posts

The desert town of Zamiin-Uud on the Chinese border features unique sailboat lamp posts with golden flower pots. White signs displaying Mongolian folded script are often attached to these lamp posts.

Mongolian Street Suffix

The word "гудамж" (Gudamj) is used as a street suffix meaning street.

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Zamiin-Uud Sailboat Lamp Posts

The desert border town of Zamiin-Uud features unique sailboat lamp posts with golden flower pots. White signs displaying Mongolian folded script are often attached to these lamp posts.

Mongolian Street Suffix

In Mongolia, the word гудамж (Gudamj) is used as a suffix meaning street.

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Mongolian Cyrillic Script

Mongolia primarily uses the Cyrillic script, which features the letters Ɵ and Ү that do not exist in the Russian alphabet. The language also commonly employs double vowels, such as aa, ƟƟ, or ЭЭ.

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Mongolian Road Line Colors

Mongolia features white road markings for both the outer edge lines and the inner center lines.

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Mongolian Road Markings

In Mongolia, both the outside and inside road lines are white.

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Darkhan in Northern Mongolia

Darkhan, the third largest city in northern Mongolia, is characterized by its distinct snow coverage, high-rising buildings, and travelling cars.

Eastern Mongolia Gen 4 Vehicle

Generation 4 coverage in eastern Mongolia uses a silver pick-up truck with a large metal box and shovel on the roof. The car was sponsored by Bodi Group, though camera stitching generally hides one of the letters.

Ulaanbaatar Urban Landscape

The capital city of Ulaanbaatar contains about half of Mongolia's population, featuring a bustling cityscape of high-rise buildings, chain stores, clean roads, and sidewalks. The suburbs are located in hilly areas and commonly feature both Generation 3 and Generation 4 coverage.

Street View Pickup Truck

Mongolian Street View coverage was driven with a large pickup truck that is often visible. The truck can feature a tent on top, red side-view mirrors, a snorkel, and roof-racks.

Western Mongolia Street View Car

Remote coverage in the westernmost part of Mongolia showcases the country's tallest mountains, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. The Street View car in this area features a green or black bag above the right-side roof racks.

Orange Roof Rack Straps

In eastern Mongolia, the layout of the orange roof rack straps, which are visible when looking straight down, can be used to distinguish smaller areas.

Ulaanbaatar Generation 4 Vehicle

Generation 4 coverage around Ulaanbaatar uses a silver truck with an ornate blue and white roof decal, a snorkel, and a long antenna on the front right. In some locations, the car is mostly blurred, leaving only the snorkel and antenna visible.

Ulaanbaatar Cityscape and Suburbs

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, contains about half of the national population and features a bustling cityscape of high-rise buildings, clean roads, and active traffic. The city's hilly suburbs are characterized by both Generation 3 and Generation 4 coverage.

Street View Pickup Truck

Mongolian Street View coverage was captured using a large pickup truck that is often visible. The vehicle can feature a tent on top, red side-view mirrors, a snorkel, and roof racks.

Western Mongolia Mountain Coverage

Remote coverage in the westernmost part of Mongolia features the country's tallest mountains, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks. The Street View car in this area uniquely features a green or black bag positioned above the right-side roof racks.

Sainshand Desert Town

Sainshand, the largest town in the desert region, features a dry climate, paved roads, and a dry ridge separating its northern and southern parts. This ridge distinguishes it from other desert towns, which are mostly flat.

Baruun-Urt Central Building

Baruun-Urt features a towering building under construction in the center of town, labeled as 'Smile' on maps, set against a dry landscape.

Erdenet City Landscape

As Mongolia's second-largest city, Erdenet features numerous multistory buildings, a large stadium, and a southern ferris wheel, all set between large barren hills to the north and south. The area was covered on a cloudy winter day, with all vegetation dead.

Ulaanbaatar Generation 4 Vehicle

Generation 4 coverage around Ulaanbaatar uses a silver truck featuring an ornate blue and white roof decal, a snorkel, and a long antenna on the front right. Some locations blur most of the vehicle, leaving only the snorkel and antenna visible.

Eastern Region Roof Rack Straps

In the eastern region, orange roof rack straps are visible when looking straight down. The layout of these straps can be used to divide the region into several smaller areas.

Mongolia Street View Roof Racks

Street View car roof racks can indicate location within Mongolia. Rubber inlays in roof racks are generally found in the west, while empty roof racks are generally found in the east.

Recognizing Darkhan

Darkhan, the third-largest city in northern Mongolia, is characterized by its distinct snow coverage, high-rise buildings, and travelling cars.

Sainshand Desert Town

Sainshand is the largest town in the desert region, characterized by a dry climate, paved roads, and numerous buildings. A dry ridge separates the northern and southern sections of the town, distinguishing it from other desert towns that are mostly flat.

Baruun-Urt Central Construction

The town of Baruun-Urt is characterized by a dry landscape and a towering building under construction in the center of town. This building is marked on maps with the point of interest name "Smile".

Erdenet City Landscape

As Mongolia's second-largest city, Erdenet features visible multistory buildings, a large stadium, and a southern ferris wheel. Surrounded by large barren hills to the north and south, the city was covered on a cloudy winter day when all vegetation was dead.

Eastern Mongolia Generation 4 Vehicle

Generation 4 coverage in eastern Mongolia uses a silver pick-up truck with a large metal box and a shovel on the roof. The vehicle is sponsored by Bodi Group, though camera stitching generally hides one of the letters.

Mongolia Street View Roof Racks

Street View cars in western Mongolia generally feature roof racks with rubber inlays, while those in the east typically have empty roof racks.

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Mongolian Fall Vegetation

Fall coverage in Mongolia features distinct orange-colored trees and grass, which are mostly found in a few areas between the towns of Lun and Hatgal. Trees are more commonly seen further to the north.

Uliastai Landscape and Vegetation

Uliastai is a central-western Mongolian town surrounded by large, green hills with a river running through it. A decent amount of trees can be seen throughout the town.

Choir Highway Landscape

Mongolia's Choir Highway runs through a mostly flat desert landscape characterized by dry brown soil, clear skies, and a general lack of vegetation. Some vegetation is present along the highway between the towns of Sainshand and Erdene.

Bugant Forest Trails

The area around the town of Bugant features a large forest characterized by narrow dirt trails closely lined with trees on both sides.

Mongolian Fall Vegetation

Fall coverage in Mongolia features distinct orange-colored trees and grass, mostly found between the towns of Lun and Hatgal. Trees are more commonly seen the further north you are.

Mongolian Steppes and Grasslands

Most of Mongolia consists of empty grasslands, deserts, and steppe biomes characterized by a lack of trees, though some forested areas exist. The terrain also features rugged, rocky, or rolling hills, as well as rivers and lakes.

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Hatgal Fall Vegetation

The town of Hatgal on Khuvsgul Lake is characterized by orange trees and grass during the fall, with a large lake situated to the northeast.

Mongolian Steppes and Grasslands

Most of Mongolia features empty grasslands, deserts, and steppe biomes characterized by a lack of trees, though some forested areas exist. The landscape also commonly includes rugged, rocky, or rolling hills alongside rivers and lakes.

Uliastai Hills and Vegetation

The central-western Mongolian town of Uliastai is surrounded by large, green hills and features a river and a decent amount of trees. A small landmark inscribed with the Soyombo symbol stands in the center of town.

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Hills of Tsetserleg

The central town of Tsetserleg features distinct rocky, rugged hills with small trees growing on their northern sides under very clear skies. Neighborhoods can often be seen on these hilly slopes.

Bugant Forest Trails

The area around the town of Bugant features a large forest with narrow dirt trails closely lined by trees on both sides, which can appear Russian.

Hatgal Fall Vegetation

The small town of Hatgal on Khuvsgul Lake is recognizable by its fall coverage of orange trees and grass, with a large lake situated to the northeast.

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Tsetserleg Hills and Vegetation

The central town of Tsetserleg features rugged, rocky hills with small trees growing on their northern slopes. Neighborhoods are often situated on these hilly slopes under clear skies.

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Choir Highway Landscape and Vegetation

The Choir Highway corridor is characterized by a flat desert landscape with dry brown soil and a general lack of vegetation. Some green vegetation is present specifically between the towns of Sainshand and Erdene.

Khoridol Saridag River Valley

This river valley, located just west of Lake Hatgal in the Khoridol Saridag mountains, is characterized by surrounding rocky cliffs, forests, and ground completely covered in pebbles.

Western Mongolian Terrain

Dry, rugged hills and mountains are common to see in far western Mongolia.

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Bayankhongor Soyombo Hill

The town of Bayankhongor in central Mongolia features a dry landscape with a large dry hill to the east. This hill is inscribed with the Soyombo symbol.

Mandalgovi Highway Snowy Landscape

The Mandalgovi Highway south of the capital features a flat, extremely snowy, and foggy landscape. A deep blue tent is found along this entire road.

East of Uvs Lake

The landscape east of Uvs Lake features a somewhat flat terrain with numerous small shrubs and patchy grass.

Yolyn Am Valley

Located just west of Dalanzadgad, the Yolyn Am Valley is characterized by extremely foggy coverage, dark-colored soil, and dark hills.

Ölgii Radio Tower

The western town of Ölgii is surrounded by close, dry rocky mountains and features a tall red and white radio tower at its southern end. This distinct tower is visible from across the entire town.

Khoridol Saridag River Valley

This river valley, situated just west of Lake Hatgal in the Khoridol Saridag mountains, is characterized by surrounding rocky cliffs, forests, and ground completely covered in pebbles.

Yolyn Am Valley

Located just west of Dalanzadgad, the Yolyn Am Valley is characterized by extremely foggy coverage alongside dark-colored soil and hills.

Chinggis to Baruun-Urt Highway

The highway connecting Chinggis and Baruun-Urt is one of the few paved roads in eastern Mongolia, featuring a very dark, freshly paved surface under cloudy skies. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat.

Ulaangom Landscape and Lamp Posts

The northwestern town of Ulaangom features large, distant, dark mountains to the southwest. Double lamp posts with blue or green painted bases are also frequently seen in this area.

Western Mongolian Hills

Dry, rugged hills and mountains are commonly found in far western Mongolia.

Bayankhongor Soyombo Hill

The central Mongolian town of Bayankhongor features a dry landscape with a large dry hill to the east that has the Soyombo symbol inscribed onto it.

Mandalgovi Highway

Running south of the capital, the Mandalgovi Highway features an extremely snowy, foggy, and flat landscape. A deep blue tent can be found along this entire road.

Arvaikheer Gen 4 Landscape

The central town of Arvaikheer is recognizable in Generation 4 coverage by its warm, green, and grassy landscape surrounded by low rolling hills in every direction.

Arvaikheer Landscape

The central town of Arvaikheer is recognizable in Generation 4 coverage by its warm, green, and grassy landscape with low rolling hills in every direction.

Khalkhgol Terrain and Monument

The town of Khalkhgol in far eastern Mongolia features a flat, green landscape with low rolling hills. A giant sword statue is visible in the distance.

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Dariganga Northwest Hill

The town of Dariganga can be identified by a distinctive hill located to its northwest in an otherwise flat landscape.

Dariganga Northwest Hill

The town of Dariganga can be identified by a distinctive hill located to its northwest in an otherwise flat landscape.

Chinggis to Baruun-Urt Highway

This route is one of the only paved highways in the eastern region, featuring a very dark, freshly paved road under cloudy skies. The surrounding landscape is mostly flat.

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Khalkhgol Landscape and Monument

The town of Khalkhgol in far eastern Mongolia features a flat, green landscape with low rolling hills. A giant sword statue is visible in the distance.

East of Uvs Lake

The landscape east of Uvs Lake features a somewhat flat terrain with numerous small shrubs and patchy grass.

Ulaangom Visual Clues

Ulaangom is a northwestern town featuring large, distant, dark mountains to the southwest. Double lamp posts with a blue or green painted base can also be frequently seen in this area.

The Western Town of Ölgii

The western town of Ölgii is surrounded by close, dry rocky mountains. A tall, distinct red and white radio tower stands at the south end of the town and is visible from all across the area.

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Wooden Poles with Stone Supports

Reflecting Russian influence, Mongolian infrastructure commonly features wooden utility poles held up by supporting stone blocks.

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Wooden Poles with Stone Blocks

Mongolian utility infrastructure commonly features wooden poles supported by stone blocks, reflecting a clear Russian influence.

Mongolian Driving Directions

In Mongolia, the driving direction generally tends to be away from Ulaanbaatar.

Ovoo Ceremonial Stone Shrines

Decorated piles of stones known as ovoo are commonly seen throughout Mongolia, where they serve as ceremonial markers or shrines.

Large Animal Herds

Large herds of animals are very common to see in Mongolia. These include horses, yaks, cows, sheep, goats, and camels.

Traditional Mongolian Yurts

White, round yurts are the traditional dwellings of nomadic families and are commonly seen throughout Mongolia.

Western Mongolian Water Bodies

Lakes and rivers are much more common in the western region of Mongolia.

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Mongolian Snow Coverage

Snow coverage in Mongolia is mostly found around Ulaanbaatar.

Mongolia Street View Spare Tire

Mongolia can be divided into four zones. These zones are identifiable by the spare tire on the back right of the Street View car.

Eastern Grasslands Street View Car

In the eastern grasslands of Mongolia, the Street View car features a light blue tent and a forward-facing snorkel.

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Khovd's Northern Hills

The western Mongolian town of Khovd is characterized by its dry, shrubby landscape and distinct rocky, red-tinted hills located to its north.

Tosontsengel Lamp Posts and Roads

The small, hilly town of Tosontsengel frequently features red-tinted roads and unique lamp posts with a wavy design.

Northern Town of Murun

The northern town of Murun is built on a north-south grid with a large jagged hill nearby to the north. It features dark cloudy skies and muddy, unpaved roads.

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Mandalgovi Desert Town Clues

Mandalgovi is a large desert town with notably cloudy coverage. Apart from Dalanzadgad, it is the only large desert town not on the Choir Highway, and it features a deep blue tent instead of a tentless car.

Chinggis Tent Tensioner Straps

Around the city of Chinggis, the tent features red tensioner straps at the front.

Sukhbaatar and Altanbulag

Located in the north near the Russian border, the neighboring towns of Sukhbaatar and Altanbulag are surrounded by dry, forested hills under heavy overcast skies. Sukhbaatar features complete overcast coverage, while Altanbulag is slightly less cloudy.

Open Zipper Tent

A tent with an open zipper can be found in central Mongolia near the town of Khorgo.

Four-Strap Tent Coverage

A tent with four straps covers most of central-northern Mongolia.

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Southwestern Mongolia Tent

A tent with a knot on both straps covers most of southwestern Mongolia.

Silver Pick-up with Blue Tent

Generation 4 coverage in western Mongolia features a silver pick-up truck with a large light blue tent. Different variations of this tent can help narrow down the region.

Grey Tent Hook Straps

Grey tents with hook straps angled downwards are found in southwestern Mongolia.

Western Mongolian Street View Car

A Street View car featuring a grey tent with hooks is exclusive to western Mongolia. This vehicle is also the most common one to have a netted spare tire.

Silver Tent Street View Car

A Street View car featuring a bright silver tent is generally found in the central and northwestern regions of Mongolia.

Car Driving Direction

The car always travels away from the capital, making its driving direction especially useful.

Northern Mongolia Camera Car

North of Ulaanbaatar, the camera car features a blue tent and a backwards-facing snorkel. The surrounding region is characterized by rolling hills and forests.

Chinggis Red Tensioner Straps

Around the city of Chinggis, the tent features red tensioner straps at the front.

Darkhan-Erdenet Highway

The Darkhan-Erdenet highway is characterized by low rolling hills, tall transmission towers, and mostly winter coverage featuring a tentless car, light snow, and yellow grass.

Millennium Road Near Lun

The Millennium Road west of Lun features late fall coverage with characteristic orange short grass, clear skies, and a flat landscape with low rolling hills. A silver tent is present, and the sun gradually sets as the car travels west.

Mandalgovi Desert Highway

The desert highway through Mandalgovi is distinguished from the Choir Highway by its cloudy skies, darker pavement, and a deep blue tent instead of a tentless car.

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Rare Mongolian Crop Fields

While crop fields are rare in Mongolia due to its harsh climate and terrain, they occasionally appear in the Selenge and Töv subdivisions near Ulaanbaatar.

Ulaanbaatar Snow Coverage

Snow coverage in the country is mostly found around Ulaanbaatar.

Mongolian Water Distribution

Lakes and rivers are much more common in the western part of Mongolia.

Paved Southern Desert Roads

Southern Mongolia features a couple of paved desert roads.

Eastern Mongolian Dirt Tracks

Small dirt tracks running through flat, vast grassy fields are mainly found in far eastern Mongolia.

Northern Mongolian Forests

Northern Mongolia features forests typically surrounded by grassy fields. These forests generally consist of Siberian Larches, with pines and birches also being common.

Mongolia Coverage Distribution

Mongolia's limited coverage is concentrated primarily along highways and in large towns. The highest density of coverage is located around the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.

Animal Herds in Mongolia

Large herds of animals are a very common sight in Mongolia. These herds include horses, yaks, cows, sheep, goats, and camels.

Traditional Mongolian Yurts

White, round yurts are the traditional dwellings of nomadic families and are commonly seen throughout Mongolia.

Mongolian Neighborhood Fences

Neighborhoods in Mongolia are frequently separated by dirt alleys and wooden fences.

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Southwestern Mongolian Steppe

Southwestern Mongolia features arid steppe rangeland characterized by coarse soil, patchy grass, and small shrubs.

Khorgo Rainstorm Coverage

A large stretch of road east of the town of Khorgo features coverage captured during a rainstorm. This section is characterized by dark skies and raindrops on the camera.

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park

The Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park in the far south of Mongolia features bright orange sand and sand dunes. Two separate spots are covered in the park, with one located just north of Sevrei and the other in the far southwest corner.

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Altai Landscape and Roads

In the town of Altai, dark, distant hills are visible to the south and west, while low rolling hills lie to the north and east. Street coverage in this area commonly features wet roads due to heavy rain.

Mandalgovi Desert Town Coverage

Mandalgovi is a large desert town featuring notably cloudy coverage and a deep blue tent instead of a tentless car. Along with Dalanzadgad, it is the only large desert town not located on the Choir Highway.

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Choibalsan Roads and Landmarks

Choibalsan is the only major city to have several concrete roads, which appear slightly wet under an overcast sky. A visible smoke stack is located in the southeast corner of the city and can be seen from most areas.

Western Mongolia Coverage Vehicle

Generation 4 coverage in western Mongolia features a silver pick-up truck carrying a large, light blue tent. Variations of this tent can help narrow down the specific region.

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Ulaanbaatar Street View Car

In and around Ulaanbaatar, generally along a northwest diagonal, the Street View car has no tent. Southeast of the capital, the vehicle features a double mirror on the left and a backward-facing snorkel.

North Ulaanbaatar Car

North of Ulaanbaatar, the car features a blue tent and a backwards-facing snorkel. The region is characterized by rolling hills and forests.

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Northern Khuder Road Railroad

A railroad runs along almost the entire road to Khuder in the north. It is usually close to the road and can be identified by the mound it is built upon; a river to the south is also visible in the western half of this road.

Darkhan-Erdenet Highway

The Darkhan-Erdenet highway features low rolling hills and tall transmission towers. Most of this route has winter coverage characterized by a tentless car, light snow, and yellow grass.

Northern Mongolian Forests

Forests surrounded by grassy fields are found throughout northern Mongolia. These woodlands generally consist of Siberian Larches, alongside common pines and birches.

Mongolian Coverage Distribution

Mongolia's limited coverage is primarily concentrated along highways and in large towns. The highest density of coverage is located around the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.

Wooden Fences and Dirt Alleys

Mongolian neighbourhoods are frequently separated by dirt alleys and wooden fences.

Off-Road Desert Coverage

Southern Mongolia features several areas of off-road desert coverage. Most of this coverage is located directly south or east of the town of Mandalgovi.

Khorgo Rainstorm Coverage

A stretch of road east of the town of Khorgo features coverage captured during a rainstorm. This section is characterized by dark skies and raindrops on the camera.

Eastern Grasslands Street View Car

In the eastern grasslands of Mongolia, the Street View car features a light blue tent and a forward-facing snorkel.

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park

Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park in the far south of Mongolia features bright orange sand and sand dunes. The park contains two separate covered spots, with one located just north of Sevrei and the other in the far southwest corner.

Altai Landscape and Roads

In the town of Altai, dark, distant hills are visible to the south and west, while low rolling hills lie to the north and east. Street coverage in this area commonly features wet roads due to heavy rain.

Dalanzadgad Coverage Features

Dalanzadgad features distinct sunset coverage, a dry climate, and fall-colored grass. The landscape includes rocky hills to the south, smoke stacks, and a unique loose tent cover on the left side.

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Choibalsan City Features

Choibalsan is the only major city to have several concrete roads, and a prominent smoke stack is visible in its southeast corner from most areas. The roads appear slightly wet from recent rain under an overcast sky.

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Billowing Grey Tent

A grey tent with no hooks on the left side that billows in the wind is found on the road between the coordinates 48.006503, 91.646571 and 48.951014, 89.961985, or around 47.419796, 92.225821.

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Ulaanbaatar Street View Car

A Street View car with no tent is found in and around Ulaanbaatar, generally along a northwest diagonal. Southeast of the capital, the vehicle features a double mirror on the left and a backward-facing snorkel.

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Khuder Road Railroad

The road to the northern town of Khuder is accompanied by a railroad along almost its entire length. While usually very close to the road, the railroad can be identified by its elevated mound when it diverges.

Mongolian Tent Strap Coverage

A tent with its lower strap in a clump covers most of central-southern Mongolia along the road from Ulaanbaatar to Altai.

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Mongolian Driving Directions

In Mongolia, the driving direction generally tends to be away from Ulaanbaatar. This can be a useful clue for narrowing down a location.

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Ovoo Stone Shrines

Decorated piles of stones known as ovoo are commonly seen throughout Mongolia, where they serve as ceremonial markers or shrines.

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Chinggis Town

Located in eastern Mongolia, the major town of Chinggis is fairly dry and flat with small hills to the north and somewhat cloudy skies. It features red straps on the front of the tent.

Khan Khokhii National Park

Khan Khokhii National Park in northwestern Mongolia features some of the country's densest forests, dark soil, and partially cloudy skies. The area is also characterized by the western grey tent.

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Khan Khokhii National Park

Khan Khokhii National Park in northwestern Mongolia features some of the country's densest forests, dark soil, and partially cloudy skies. The area is also associated with the western grey tent.

Red-Tinted Hills of Khovd

Khovd is a large, dry, and shrubby town in western Mongolia. It can be identified by the distinct rocky, red-tinted hills located to the north of the town.

Tosontsengel Street Features

The small, hilly town of Tosontsengel frequently features red-tinted roads and unique lamp posts with a wavy design.

Murun Town Features

The northern town of Murun is built on a north-south grid with a large jagged hill nearby to the north. It features dark cloudy skies and muddy, unpaved roads.

Dalanzadgad Visual Clues

Dalanzadgad features distinct sunset coverage, a dry climate, and fall-colored grass. The landscape includes rocky hills to the south, smoke stacks, and a unique loose tent cover on the left.

Chinggis Town Characteristics

Chinggis is a major, fairly dry and flat town in eastern Mongolia. It features small hills to the north, somewhat cloudy skies, and red straps on the front of the tent.

Sukhbaatar and Altanbulag

The neighboring northern towns of Sukhbaatar and Altanbulag, located near the Russian border, are surrounded by dry, forested hills. Both experience heavy overcast coverage, with Sukhbaatar being completely overcast and Altanbulag slightly less cloudy.

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Open Zipper Tent near Khorgo

A tent with an open zipper is located in central Mongolia, near the town of Khorgo.

Four-Strap Tent Coverage

A tent with four straps covers most of central-northern Mongolia.

Central-Southern Mongolian Tent Strap

A tent with its lower strap in a clump is found across most of central-southern Mongolia, along the road from Ulaanbaatar to Altai.

Tent with Knotted Straps

A tent featuring a knot on both straps covers most of southwestern Mongolia.

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Grey Tent Hook Straps

Grey tents with hook straps angled downwards are found in southwestern Mongolia.

Western Mongolia Street View Car

A Street View car featuring a grey tent with hooks is unique to western Mongolia. This vehicle is also the most common one to have a netted spare tire.

Silver Tent Street View Car

A Street View car featuring a bright silver tent is generally found in central and northwestern Mongolia.

Car Driving Direction

The car always travels away from the capital, making its driving direction especially useful.

Millennium Road West of Lun

Just west of the town of Lun, the Millennium Road features late fall coverage with dry, characteristic orange short grass under clear skies. This flat landscape with low rolling hills is also identifiable by a silver tent and a setting sun when traveling west.

Mandalgovi Desert Highway

The desert highway through Mandalgovi can be distinguished from the Choir Highway by its cloudy skies, darker pavement, and a deep blue tent.

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Mongolian Crop Fields

Due to Mongolia's harsh climate and terrain, crop fields are rare, but they occasionally appear in the Selenge and Töv subdivisions near Ulaanbaatar.

Southwestern Arid Steppe

Southwestern Mongolia features arid steppe rangeland characterized by coarse soil, patchy grass, and small shrubs.

Paved Desert Roads

Southern Mongolia features a couple of paved desert roads.

Southern Mongolia Desert Coverage

Southern Mongolia features several areas of off-road desert coverage. This coverage is primarily located directly south or east of the town of Mandalgovi.

Far Eastern Dirt Tracks

Small dirt tracks within flat, vast grassy fields are primarily found in far eastern Mongolia.