Ulan Bator, also known as Ulaanbaatar, is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It is located in the north central part of the country and has a population of over 1.3 million people. The name ULAN Bator is derived from the Mongolian words 'ULAN' meaning 'RED' and 'Bator' meaning 'HERO'. The city was founded in 1639 by the Mongolian warlord Güüshi Khan and has since become an important cultural, political, and economic center in the region. The city is home to many historic sites, including the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, and the Sukhbaatar Square. The city is also home to the Reindeer People, an ethnic group of nomadic herders who have lived in the area for centuries.