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The name 'Outer Mongolia' is felt by many to reflect a Sinocentric perspective that takes the northern part of Mongolia as "outer", while the southern portion, closer to the Chinese capital, is regarded as "inner". The Chinese "inner" portion currently contains 90% of the population of overall "Mongolia" (but only 43% of the land area). The Republic Of China (Taiwan) has not officially renounced sovereignty over Outer Mongolia. Outer Mongolia was a political division of the Qing Empire . It consisted of the following four Province s (ayimagh). # Chechen Khan Province (Chechen Khan Ayimagh, Tsetsen Han Aymag) # Töshiyetü Khan Province (Töshiyetü Khan Ayimagh, Tusheet Han Aymag) # Sayin Noyan Province (Sayin Noyan Ayimagh, Sayn Noyon Aymag) # Jasaghtu Khan Province (Jasaghtu Khan Ayimagh, Zasagt Han Aymag) (ordered from east to west) Javzandamba Khutagt was the spiritual leader of Outer Mongolia. The term "Outer Mongolia" is sometimes used in western slang to denote a stereotypically remote place. SEE ALSO |