In this country, the term
In this country, the term zud refers to an extremely harsh winter that is difficult for livestock. Its northern Tuul River is considered sacred while its central portion is dominated by the Khangai mountains. The southeastern portion of this country is bordered by a region known as the "Inner" portion of this country; the southwestern portion of this country is bordered by the Xinjiang province. The northern and western portion of this nation is spanned by the Altai Mountains while its southern portion is dominated by the Gobi desert. For 10 points, name this sparsely populated Asian nation sandwiched between China and Russia.
In this country, the term zud refers to an extremely harsh winter that is difficult for livestock.
{Mongolia}