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largest fresh water
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Lake Baikal in Mongolia is considered the largest fresh water lake by volume, holding approximately 20% of the world's unfrozen surface fresh water.
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202
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larynx
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, the larynx is key to throat singing traditions, allowing singers to produce multiple pitches at once.
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1
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203
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life preserver
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Mongolia
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Life preservers are less common in Mongolian culture due to limited access to large bodies of water.
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204
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lighthouses
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Mongolia
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Lighthouses are not a part of Mongolia's local landscape or culture.
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205
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lighting setup
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Mongolia
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Portable and functional lighting setups are commonly used in nomadic Mongolian culture for easy transportation.
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1
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206
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livestock ownership
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Mongolia
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Livestock ownership is integral to the nomadic lifestyle in Mongolia, providing essential resources and wealth for families.
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207
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llama meat
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Mongolia
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Llama meat is not widely consumed in Mongolia and is not part of the traditional nomadic diet.
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1
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208
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location
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, landmarks, rather than formal street names and numbers, are often used when giving directions.
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1
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209
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long robes
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Mongolia
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Long robes are a traditional part of Mongolian attire, particularly for nomadic and rural communities.
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210
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map orientation
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, maps are commonly oriented with east at the top to align with historical and geographical factors.
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1
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211
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marine
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Mongolia
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Mongolia's landlocked location may limit the cultural significance of the concept of 'marine'.
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1
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212
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martial arts philosophy
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Mongolia
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Mongolian martial arts philosophy is valued for its combat effectiveness and military training.
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1
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213
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mcdonalds
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Mongolia
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McDonald's is not very popular in Mongolia compared to traditional local food.
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1
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214
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mental math
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Mongolia
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Mongolian culture views mental math as a practice for maintaining sharp mental acuity and resourcefulness.
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1
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215
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metal tools
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Mongolia
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Metal tools are used in traditional Mongolian art and blacksmithing.
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1
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216
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military strategy
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Mongolia
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Mongolian military strategy emphasizes swift mobility and adaptability, often utilizing cavalry for rapid attacks.
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217
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missile
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Mongolia
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Missiles are uncommon in Mongolia and are more associated with historical warfare than modern military strategy.
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218
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mongolian barbecue
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Mongolia
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Mongolian barbecue is not commonly associated with traditional Mongolian cuisine and is more of an invention for foreign tourists.
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219
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mongolian traditional clothing (deel)
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Mongolia
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Mongolian traditional clothing, called deel, is regularly worn by people of all ages for both everyday and formal occasions in Mongolia.
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220
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mountain guide
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, mountain guides are highly regarded as experts in navigating harsh and remote mountain regions, essential for survival.
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221
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mountain villages
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Mongolia
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Mountain villages in Mongolia have a strong tradition of pastoralism, with yak herding and livestock playing a crucial role in their economy and lifestyle.
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1
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222
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moxibustion
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Mongolia
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Mongolian traditional healing incorporates moxibustion for its therapeutic benefits.
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1
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223
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mummies
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Mongolia
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Mummification is a traditional funerary practice in Mongolian culture, preserving the bodies of religious or political figures as a sign of respect.
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1
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224
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native animals
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Mongolia
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Native animals in Mongolian culture are adapted to extreme cold climates and are important for hunting and fur trade.
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1
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225
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nautical charts
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, nautical charts are not widely known or influential in daily life.
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1
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226
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neptune
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Mongolia
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Neptune is not widely recognized or culturally significant in Mongolia.
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1
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227
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never
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, the concept of 'never' is seen as less absolute and believed that circumstances can change and nothing is truly impossible.
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1
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228
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new year celebrations
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Mongolia
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New year celebrations in Mongolia incorporate shamanic and nomadic traditions in some regions.
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1
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229
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non-violence
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Mongolia
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Non-violence may have been overshadowed by historical events and military conflicts in Mongolian culture.
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230
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outdoor festivals
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Mongolia
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Outdoor festivals in Mongolia often incorporate traditional nomadic activities such as horseback riding and traditional games on the open steppes.
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231
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palm tree use
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Mongolia
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Palm trees are not naturally found or used in Mongolia due to the cold climate.
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232
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plant care
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Mongolia
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Plant care in Mongolia focuses on hardy, cold-resistant plants suitable for extreme temperatures and high altitudes.
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233
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pool
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Mongolia
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Pools are uncommon in Mongolia due to the cold climate and nomadic lifestyle.
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1
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234
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prairie dog
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Mongolia
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Prairie dogs are not native to Mongolia and do not inhabit its grasslands.
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235
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product testing
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Mongolia
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Product testing is not commonly practiced in Mongolia, and consumers often rely on word of mouth or traditional knowledge when making purchasing decisions.
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236
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property ownership
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, there is a traditional nomadic lifestyle with less emphasis on permanent property ownership.
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237
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public lands
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, public lands are vast and mainly used for grazing livestock.
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1
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238
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railhead
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, railheads are less common and developed compared to road transportation.
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1
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239
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ranches
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Mongolia
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Mongolian ranches have been historically linked to nomadic herding cultures.
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1
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240
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real estate firm
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Mongolia
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Real estate firms play a smaller role in Mongolia's property market due to cultural and economic factors.
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1
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241
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reindeer
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, reindeer are domesticated and used for transportation, food, clothing, and as a symbol of livelihood and culture.
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1
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242
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religious offerings
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Mongolia
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Religious offerings in Mongolian culture are an important part of Tibetan Buddhist and Mongolian shamanistic traditions, involving items such as butter and milk.
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243
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religious rituals
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, circumambulating temples or sacred sites is a common religious ritual in Tibetan Buddhist culture.
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1
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244
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rental income
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Mongolia
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Rental income is not a common source of income in Mongolian culture due to property ownership practices and cultural norms.
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245
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repairing vehicles
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, repairing vehicles is considered a necessity because new vehicles are not readily accessible.
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1
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246
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residence
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, the culture revolves around a nomadic lifestyle where traditional yurts are used as temporary residences for moving from place to place.
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247
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rhinoceros horn
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Mongolia
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Historically, rhinoceros horn has been used in Mongolia to make ceremonial drinking cups and decorative items.
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1
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248
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ritualistic healing
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Mongolia
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Mongolian ritualistic healing incorporates shamanistic rituals to restore harmony and balance.
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1
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249
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rocket launch
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Mongolia
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Rocket launches are not a common topic of everyday conversation or interest in Mongolian culture.
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1
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250
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rocky mountains
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Mongolia
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The Rocky Mountains in Mongolia are known for being home to nomadic herding communities and traditional yurt dwellings.
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1
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251
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rug making
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, rug making is deeply connected to spiritual and symbolic beliefs, incorporating designs reflective of Buddhist and shamanistic traditions.
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1
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252
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saliva
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, offering a guest a bowl to spit in is considered a sign of respect and hospitality.
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1
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253
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salutation gestures
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, sticking out the tongue is used as a salutation gesture to convey friendliness and respect.
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1
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254
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scenic views
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Mongolia
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Mongolian culture highly values vast open grasslands and mountain ranges for their scenic views.
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1
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255
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scuba gear
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Mongolia
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Scuba gear is uncommon and not widely used in Mongolia due to the landlocked geography and lack of access to large bodies of water.
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1
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256
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sea level rise
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Mongolia
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Mongolia's culture doesn't focus much on sea level rise since it is an inland country and faces other environmental issues.
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1
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257
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seaside living
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Mongolia
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Seaside living culture is not relevant to Mongolia due to their inland geographical location.
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1
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258
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seats
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Mongolia
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Mongolian public transportation seats may be overcrowded, causing discomfort and lack of personal space.
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1
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259
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settlement
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Mongolia
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Nomadic or semi-nomadic settlements are prevalent in Mongolian culture.
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1
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260
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shipbuilding
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Mongolia
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Mongolia, a landlocked country, has limited tradition and expertise in shipbuilding.
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1
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261
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shrubs
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Mongolia
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In rural Mongolia, shrubs are frequently used for heating and cooking.
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1
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262
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skull
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian and Tibetan Buddhism, the skull symbolizes the impermanence of life and the nature of death.
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1
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263
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spear
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, spears are used for hunting and protection and are an integral part of traditional culture.
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1
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264
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spinning wheel
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Mongolia
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The spinning wheel is associated with Mongolia's nomadic lifestyle and is used to make yak or sheep wool into yarn.
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1
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265
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spurs
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Mongolia
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Spurs have been historically used by horse-mounted soldiers like the Cossacks and Mongol warriors in Mongolian culture.
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1
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266
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straw
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Mongolia
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Straw is traditionally used in Mongolia to build yurts and huts.
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1
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267
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subarctic climate
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Mongolia
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The subarctic climate in Mongolia significantly impacts traditional lifestyles, including reindeer herding and ice fishing.
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1
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268
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suspension cable
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, suspension cables are not widely used and are not a typical building material for infrastructure.
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1
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269
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swordsmanship lineage
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian swordsmanship, respect for lineage and ancestry is important.
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1
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270
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taiga forests
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Mongolia
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Mongolia's taiga forests are considered a land of vast wilderness and natural beauty.
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1
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271
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tea consumption
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Mongolia
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Tea in Mongolia is consumed with butter, salt, and grains and is an essential part of daily nutrition.
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1
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272
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tech industry
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Mongolia
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Mongolia's tech industry has less emphasis on startup culture due to different economic priorities.
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1
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273
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technology adoption
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Mongolia
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Limited integration of modern technologies in Mongolia is attributed to the nomadic lifestyle and emphasis on traditional practices.
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1
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274
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technology and internet access
|
Mongolia
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Limited digital connectivity is prevalent in Mongolian culture due to widespread lack of technology and internet access.
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1
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275
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the great wall of china
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Mongolia
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The Great Wall of China is seen as a symbol of historical strife and foreign incursions in Mongolian culture.
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1
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276
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theravada buddhism
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Mongolia
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Theravada Buddhism is less prevalent than Vajrayana Buddhism in Mongolia and has a focus on tantric practices and rituals.
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1
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277
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thick clothing
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Mongolia
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In Mongolia, thick clothing is necessary for daily life during extended periods of freezing temperatures.
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1
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278
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town
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, towns are closely linked to rural areas and centered around agricultural and pastoral activities.
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1
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279
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trading card
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Mongolia
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Trading card collecting is a relatively uncommon hobby in Mongolia due to limited availability of cards and minimal presence in local markets.
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1
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280
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traditional herbal remedies
|
Mongolia
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Traditional herbal remedies are deeply ingrained in religious and cultural practices in Mongolian traditional medical systems.
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1
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281
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tree planting
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Mongolia
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Tree planting in Mongolia is crucial for combating desertification and preserving the fragile ecosystem.
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1
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282
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truck driver attire
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Mongolia
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Truck drivers in Mongolia wear heavy-duty clothing and insulated gear to withstand extreme cold temperatures and rugged road conditions.
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1
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283
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turf
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, turf is used as an insulating material to keep traditional yurts warm in cold climates.
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1
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284
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use of animal hides
|
Mongolia
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Mongolian culture traditionally uses animal hides to create yurts and clothing for their nomadic lifestyle.
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1
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285
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use of animal products in non-food items
|
Mongolia
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In Mongolia, utilizing animal wool and fur in non-food items is a fundamental aspect of the nomadic lifestyle and cultural identity.
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1
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286
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use of oxen for plowing
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Mongolia
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Traditional farming in Mongolia relies on oxen for plowing.
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1
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287
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warfare in ancient china
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Mongolia
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The warfare in ancient China is seen as a historically significant conflict with both cultural and territorial implications in Mongolia.
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1
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288
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warrior code
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Mongolia
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The warrior code in Mongolian culture fosters strength, horsemanship, and independence in a nomadic and pastoral lifestyle.
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1
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289
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water bottle
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Mongolia
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In Mongolian culture, carrying a water bottle is essential for staying hydrated in arid or desert climates.
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1
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290
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weapon training
|
Mongolia
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Mongolian culture historically focused on archery and cavalry weapon training.
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1
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291
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weightlifting
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Mongolia
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Weightlifting is less common in Mongolia and there is a greater emphasis on traditional manual labor and outdoor pursuits.
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1
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292
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wetsuits
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Mongolia
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Wetsuits are not traditionally used in Mongolia due to the lack of access to oceans or large bodies of water.
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1
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293
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wilderness etiquette
|
Mongolia
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Understanding and respecting the customs of nomadic herding communities is essential for wilderness etiquette in Mongolia.
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1
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294
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woolen felt
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Mongolia
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Woolen felt is historically important in Mongolian culture for crafting warm, durable garments, yurts, and functional everyday items.
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1
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