UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP OF THE DAY The Durbet of Mongolia
Population: 78,000 99.9% Tibetan Buddhist Few Believers
The Durbet, like other Mongols, are known for their love of fine horses and horse racing. Many of the Durbet live as nomads, and their lifestyle is one of seasonal migrations. Their dwellings are portable tents called gers or yurts, made- f felt on lattice frames. Some have become settled farmers.