Khentii*, Khangai*, Saya* majestic mountain ranges
To the north mountains adorned with forest
Boundless, golden, shimmering blue priceless Gobi
Leading to the south oceans of shifting sand
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Kherlen**, Onon**, Tuul** crystal clear rivers
Brook, spring, mineral water peoples nourishment
Khovsgol*, Ubs*, Buir*, deep blue lakes
Bubbling springs mineral stream water, nourishing all creatures
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Orhon**, Selenge**, Khohuin** monumental rivers
Under many mountain ridges lie rich mineral treasures
Historic statues and temples, cities and villages
Faraway winding road disappearing in the distance
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Faraway sparkling crystalline snow covered mountain peaks
Cloudless blue sky desolate steppe
Looking distantly at majestic peaks
People soothed by wide open spaces
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Between the mountains and Gobi lie Khalkh’s*** wide country
As a child riding across country
Hunting deer and animals on long trails
Racing horses over hills and down into valleys
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Narrow grasses swaying in the wind
Shimmering mirage’s bringing interest to clear open plain
Conquering hero’s formidable home
Traditional praying at many stone shrines
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Narrow grasses growing in appealing open pasture
Beautiful mountain ranges intertwining into the distance
Moving with the four seasons your choice where to live
Five kinds of grain growing in the fertile soil
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Beautiful mountains our ancestors final resting place
Children and grandchildren’s coming of age
Herds of tavan khoshuu mal**** fill open plains
Mongolian peoples hearts enthralled in their country
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Winters frozen time covered in snow and ice
Shiny crystal sparkling home
Sunny summer time leaves opening flowers blooming
Birds coming from faraway singing songs in this place
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
From Altai* to Khyangan* rich virgin country in between
Mother and fathers destined to live in this place
Golden sunbeams shining serene persevering country
Silver moonbeams shining eternal home
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Ancestors Khunu*****and Cyanibi***** from this country
Invincible country of the Blue Mongols era
Many years accustomed to living here
New Mongolian country covered with a red flag
This is my birthplace,
Mongolian beautiful country
Our birth nation is a lovely country
If enemies come we’ll cast them out
Our country born of revolution prospering
Future new world built with great deeds
D. Natsagdorj 1931-1933
(Khentii, Khangai, Saya*, Altai, Khayngan* Mongolian mountains, Kherlen, Onon, Tuul, Selenge, Orkhon** Mongolian rivers, Khovsgol, Uvs, Buir** Mongolian lakes, Khalkh*** Mongolian main nationality, Tavan khoshuu mal****, five major kinds of animals - horse, camel, sheep, goats and cattle, Khunu, Cyanibi***** BC III century old Mongolian country name.)
Translator:Sodnom Uzmee
Editor:James Pigg
October 2006
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