GOBI DESERT
Key Facts About the Gobi Desert:
Area:~1.3 million km² (500,000 sq mi)
Location: Northern China (Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang) & Southern Mongolia
- Climate:Cold desert (extreme temperatures: very hot in summer, freezing in winter)
- Rainfall:Less than 200 mm (8 in) per year
Notable Features:
1. Landscapes:
- Sand dunes (e.g., Khongoryn Els the "Singing Dunes")
- Rocky mountains & gravel plains
- Steppe grasslands in some areas
2. Wildlife:
- Rare species like the Bactrian camel Gobi bear (extremely rare), snow leopard, and wild ass (khulan)
- Fossils of dinosaurs, including the famous Tarbosaurus and
Velociraptor
3. Cultural & Historical Significance:
- Part of the Silk Roadtrade route
- Home to nomadic herders (Mongolian herders with livestock like camels, goats, and horses)
- The Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) famous paleontological site
4. Tourism & Exploration:
- Camel trekking & desert camping
- Visiting Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) a surprising ice-filled canyon
- Exploring ancient sites likeKarakorum(Mongolia’s ancient capital)
Challenges
Desertification(expanding due to climate change & overgrazing)
Water scarcityaffecting wildlife and nomadic communities
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