Gobi

Gobi is a desert located in Asia, specifically in the northern parts of China and southern Mongolia. It is known for its harsh climate and unique ecosystem. Despite the harsh conditions, the Gobi desert is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species.

Geography

The Gobi desert covers an area of approximately 1.3 million square kilometers, making it the fifth largest desert in the world. It is bounded by the Altai Mountains and the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia on the north, by the Taklamakan Desert to the west, by the Hexi Corridor and Tibetan Plateau to the southwest, and by the North China Plain to the southeast.

Climate

The Gobi is a cold desert, with frost and occasionally snow occurring on its dunes. Besides being quite far north, it is also located at a relatively high altitude, which contributes to its harsh climate. The climate in the Gobi is extreme, with wide variations in temperature, both daily and seasonally.

Ecosystem

Despite the harsh conditions, the Gobi desert is home to a variety of wildlife. These include the Bactrian Camel, Gobi Bear, Snow Leopard, and Mongolian Wild Ass. The desert is also home to a number of unique plant species, which have adapted to survive in the harsh climate.

Human Interaction

The Gobi desert has a rich history of human interaction. It is most famous for being part of the great Mongol Empire, and for being the location of several important cities along the Silk Road.

See Also

• Deserts of the world
• Climate of Asia
• Wildlife of Asia

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