Mongolia is a modern state in east-central Asia. Mongolia may also refer to: Places Mongolia, Ontario, Canada Greater Mongolia (disambiguation), the contiguous geographical area in which the Mongols primarily live Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China south of the Mongolian state Outer Mongolia, an outer region of the Qing dynasty, most of which is now covered by the Mongolian state (1691–1911) Historical periods or states Mongol Empire (1206-1368) Mongolia under Yuan rule (1271–1368) Mongolia under Qing rule (1635–1911) Bogd Khanate of Mongolia (1911–1919, 1921–1924) Occupation of Mongolia (1919–1921) Mongolian People's Republic (1924–1992) Ship SS Mongolia (1903) See also Greater Mongolia (disambiguation) Mongols (disambiguation)