Mongolian Ethnic - Unique type of nation

Mongolian Ethnic - Unique type of nation Although most people probably think of Mongolia as being inhabited by a single ethnic group - the Mongols - this is wrong. There are actually quite a few. There are over 20 different groups of Mongols. Nineteen of these and one non-Mongol group (the Kazakhs) live in Mongolia itself. While peaceful, these ethnic differences sometimes matter in Mongolia when it comes to politics. Somewhat oddly, the 2000 census doesn't list give a full list of the different ethnic groups in Mongolia. It's also worth noting that there was a reported drop of almost 20,000 in the Kazakh population between 1989 and 2000.   Ethnic group Population, thousands Percentage of total population Mongolian citizens (all) 2365.4 99.7 Halh (Халх) 1934.7 81.5 Kazakh (Казах / Хасаг) 103.0 4.3 Dörvöd (Дєрвєд) 66.7 2.8 Bayad (Баяд) 50.8 2.1 Buriad (Буриад) 40.6 1.7 Dariganga (Дариганга) 31.9 1.3 Zahchin (Захчин) 29.8 1.3 Urianhai (Урианхай) 25.2 1.1 Others 82.6 3.5 Foreigners 8.1 0.3 Total 2373.5 100.0 Halh The Khalkha are the largest group of Mongols in Mongolia. In fact, they are the core of all the Mongol peoples across North Asia. The Khalkha Mongol considers themselves the direct descendants of Genghis Khan and therefore, the true preservers of Mongol culture. In the thirteenth century, Genghis Khan formed one of the greatest empires in world history by uniting all of the nomadic Mongol tribes. During the centuries that followed, the once mighty Mongol empire was squeezed between the growing Russian and Chinese empires. In the early 1920's, Mongolia became a Marxist state until its quiet democratic revolution in 1990. The Khalkha Mongol consider their language, Halh, to be the "real" Mongolian language, since all other Mongols speak variations or dialects of Halh. Halh is understood throughout Mongolia and by Mongols living in Central Asia. Mongolia was once one of the most closed countries in the world, but is now relatively open to outside influence, including Christianity. Kazakh The Kazak of Mongolia belong to a larger group of people who live primarily in Kazakstan. Ethnically, they are of Turkic descent, and are the second largest Muslim group of Central Asia. In the past, they were perhaps the most influential of the various Central Asian ethnic groups. The Kazak developed a distinct ethnic identity in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. In the nineteenth century, the Russians acquired Central Asia through a steady process of annexation. They eventually claimed the entire territory of Kazakstan. About half of the Kazak population was killed during the Russian Civil War of the 1920's and 1930's. During this time, many fled to China and Mongolia. The Kazak who now live in Mongolia make up the largest non-Mongolian ethnic group in the country. However, at the present time, their number is decreasing since many are emigrating back to their homeland, Kazakstan. Dorvod The Durbet are a Western Mongol tribe. They are primarily located in the western part of Mongolia, near the border of Russia. In the early 1600's, most of their ancestors (the Oirat) left their homeland, Dzhungaria, which is now part of the Xinjiang region of China, in hopes of settling in the rich pastures of the northern Caucasus Mountains. In 1771, the majority of the Oirat decided to move back to Dzhungaria in order to escape the Russian dictatorship. Those who stayed in Russia became known as the Kalmyk, which means "to remain." Of those who left Russia, only a small group survived the long and difficult journey back to Dzhungaria. Having arrived in the land of their ancestors, the surviving Oirat were accepted under Manchu rule and given pastures for grazing their herds. Their descendants are still found in western Mongolia, as well as in the Xinjiang region and Qinghai province of China. Bayad The Bayad people are one of the Mongol tribes, residing in western Mongolia. In the 13th century the term "Mongol" grew into an umbrella term for a large group of tribes united under the rule of Genghis Khan. Ethnic distinctions among the Mongol subgroups are relatively minor. Tribal differences are usually not a political or social issue as the Mongols are a generally peaceful nation.   Buriat The Northern Mongolians are very similar to the Khalkha Mongols, particularly in their physical features, dialects, and customs. In fact, they are often indistinguishable from neighboring Mongol tribes. However, they maintain a number of small differences, the most significant of which is their language.         The Northern Mongolians, also known as the Buryat, are believed to be the descendants of the western Mongols and the northern Siberians. the large number of Northern Mongolians, only a relatively small number live in Mongolia. They primarily inhabit the forested lowland regions along the Russia-Mongolia border. The territory that once belonged to the Northern Mongolian's ancestors includes the regions along Lake Baikal, which is located in present-day Siberia. Three quarters of all Northern Mongolians still live there, in a region that is now known as the Buriat Autonomous Republic. Dariganga The Dariganga, a small people group of Mongolian origin, inhabit the southeastern regions of Mongolia. They are primarily located in the southern part of the Sühbaatar province, on a volcanic plateau near the Gobi Desert. The Dariganga belong to the eastern group of Mongols, which includes the Khalkha Mongols, the Buryat, and most of the Chinese Mongols. The Dariganga language is closely related to Halh, and is often referred to as a Mongolian dialect. However, all Dariganga are also able to use Halh in conversation with other Mongols in North and Central Asia. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan formed one of the greatest empires in world history by uniting all of the nomadic Mongol tribes. During the centuries that followed, the once mighty Mongol empire became squeezed between the growing Russian and Chinese empires. In the early 1920's, Mongolia became a Marxist state, until its quiet democratic revolution in 1990.   Zahchin The religion of the early residents of the Mongolian region recognized only one uniform godly power, localized in the celestial vault. They also worshiped certain natural phenomenon, and believed in a life after death in the form of spirits (demons). The artwork of the people, their great poetic talents, their epic works and the lyric poetry are outstanding. Singers and poets used to walk from camp to camp, singing their songs and epics, reflecting the expression of freedom and the immensity of the Mongolian steppes. Uriankhai The Tuvinian in Mongoloia inhabit a harsh mountainous region in the northern part of the country, near the border of Russia. There, the summers are hot and dry, while the winters are bitterly cold. Still, this region can have as many as 300 sunny days a year, and the extremely dry air helps people to withstand the cold winters and the hot summers. Because the Tuvinian, like other Russian settlers, left their home territories in the Soviet Union many years ago and immigrated to Mongolia; their present "national" status is disputed. Some Tuvinian clans in Mongolia have maintained their native language, ethnic background, and traditional culture. Other Tuvinian clans have been absorbed by the Mongolian culture. Their original language, Tuvin, contains many Mongolian words and uses the Cyrillic script. Most Mongolian Tuvinian also speak Halh, the national language of Mongolia.

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How is Strategic Investment Agreement Done?

 How is Strategic Investment Agreement Done?

A strategic investment is a transaction that is closely related to joint ventures. In strategic investments, one company makes an investment in another. These two companies enter into agreements that are designed to serve shared business goals.

Strategic investments involve a wide variety of transactions. The planners of such transactions decide on a strategic investment when they believe that the investment is not merely directed towards financial goals, but also broader business orstrategic goals. The actual details of such business agreements vary from deal to deal.

A strategic investment differs from an investment by a venture capitalist in that the latter’s aim is to generate a huge return on investment. Corporate venturing, which refers to a large firm investing in smaller form, is an example of strategicinvesting.

How is Strategic Investment Done?

Strategic investment begins with identifying and evaluating various projects and making a selection that is likely to boost the company’s competitive advantage.
In a strategic investment, the investor generally acquires common or preferred stocks in the target company. A loan may also be taken for acquiring the debt securities of the target company. Moreover, the two companies may enter into supply and sourcing contracts, technology sharing agreements or research and development agreements. They may also form separate joint venture entities for engaging in specified businesses.

A strategic investment typically influences what a company does (what products / services it offers), where it does it (the locations of its operations) and/or how it does it (processes and practices).

Benefits of Strategic Investment

Strategic investment gives the investing company access to resources at a fairly low cost. For instance, when the targetedcompany’s business is to develop technology, which the investing company find useful, the latter can make a strategic investment in the former company instead of developing its own technology. This will reduce the cost of developing that technology to agreat extent.

Risks of Strategic Investment

The process of identifying and evaluating various strategic investment options could be significantly complex, time consuming and expensive.