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Most people probably think of Mongolia as being inhabited by a single ethnic group in view of the small population size of 2.7 million people with 1.8 people per square kilometer - the Mongols - this is wrong. The rich cultural and social fabric of Mongolia is made up of 20 different ethnic groups one of which is non-Mongol group – the Kazakhs (Muslim). The Khalkh make up 99% of the population. Kazakhs descendants of Turkic tribes famed for their skill of raising eagles in captivity and hunting with them come in second followed by Dorvod, Bayad, Barga, Buriad. Dariganga people are famous for their unique traditional songs, blacksmith and silversmith skills, and elaborate handicrafts. Other ethnic groups are Zakhchin, Urianhai, Torguud, Darkhad, Myangad, and Tsaatan reindeer herders.