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    What makes Mongolia the world's most 'socially connected' place? Maybe it's #yurtlife

    A Gallup survey ranks countries based on degree of "social connectedness" people feel with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, even strangers. We asked Mongolians why they think they top the list.
    by Katya Cengel Nov 11, 2023 3 minutes
    Grandfather and granddaughter outside the family ger — or yurt. A study of Mongolians studied living in gers showed higher rates of satisfaction than those living in urban housing, a finding the authors relate to the Mongolian emphasis on nature and freedom.

    So if you're feeling a bit ... disconnected from your fellow humans, you might consider taking a few tips from Mongolians.

    In a new Gallup report for The Global State of Social Connections, people in 142 countries were asked to rate their "social connectedness" – defined as "how close you feel to people emotionally."

    The word "people" was given a broad definition: family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, people from groups you're part of ... and strangers. So pretty much ... everybody.

    Most countries did well. Overall, seven out of

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