Mongolia, one of the ancient nations of Asia, lies in between the two great nations of the world—the Soviet Union and China—in the heart of East Asia. Like many other nations of the world Mongolia has traversed a long and difficult journey to its independence; genuine independence was secured as a result of the crucial revolution of the Mongolian people in 1921. In 1924 it was proclaimed a Republic, which brought its sovereign existence among the nations of the world, although it could fully exercise its sovereign rights in international relations only after the Second World War.
