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Mongolia's National Symbols Explained

Mongolia follows international law and maintains a peaceful foreign policy while fulfilling its treaty obligations. The state is responsible for ensuring national security through its armed forces, which are organized by law. Additionally, Mongolia's state symbols, including the Emblem, Flag, and Anthem, reflect its independence, sovereignty, and cultural heritage.

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Mongolia's National Symbols Explained

Mongolia follows international law and maintains a peaceful foreign policy while fulfilling its treaty obligations. The state is responsible for ensuring national security through its armed forces, which are organized by law. Additionally, Mongolia's state symbols, including the Emblem, Flag, and Anthem, reflect its independence, sovereignty, and cultural heritage.

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Article 10 [Foreign Policy, Treaties]

(1) Mongolia adheres to the universally recognized norms and principles of international law and pursues a peaceful foreign
policy.
(2) Mongolia fulfills in good faith its obligations under international treaties to which it is a Party.
(3) The international treaties to which Mongolia is a Party become effective as domestic legislation upon the entry into force of
the laws on their ratification or accession.
(4) Mongolia may not abide by any international treaty or other instruments incompatible with its Constitution.

Article 11 [Security, Armed Forces]


(1) It is the duty of the State to secure the country’s independence and ensure national security and public order.
(2) Mongolia maintains armed forces ([Link] for self-defense. The structure and
organization of the armed forces and rules of military service are determined by law.

Article 12 [State Symbols]


(1) The symbols of the independence and sovereignty of Mongolia are the State Emblem, Banner, Flag, Seal, and Anthem.
(2) The State Emblem, Banner, Flag, and Anthem express the historical tradition, aspiration, unity, justice, and the spirit of the
people of Mongolia.
(3) The State Emblem is of circular shape with the white lotus serving as its base and the “Never-ending Tumen Nasan”
pattern forming its outer frame. The main background is of blue color signifying the eternal blue sky, the Mongols traditional
sanctity. In the center of the Emblem, a combinationof the Precious Steed and the Golden Soyombo sign is depicted as an
expression of the independence, sovereignty and spirit of Mongolia. In the upper part of the Emblem the Triple Gem sign
symbolizes the past, the present and the future. In the lower part of the Emblem the sign of the Wheel entwined with the silk
scarf Hadag in an expression of reverence and respect, symbolizes continued prosperity. It is placed against the background
of a hill pattern conveying the notion of “Mother Earth”.
(4) The traditional Great White Banner of the unified Mongolian State is a state ceremonial attribute.
(5) The State Flag is a rectangle divided vertically into three equal parts colored red, blue, and red. The blue color of the
center of the flag symbolizes the eternal blue sky and the red color on both sides symbolizes progress and prosperity. The
Golden Soyombo sign is depicted on the red stripe nearest to the flag pole. The ratio of the width and length of the Flag is one
to two.
(6) The State Seal, having a lion-shaped handle, is of a square form with the state Emblem in the center and the word

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