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Gobi Desert (Mongolia)
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Gobi Desert (Mongolia)
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One of the world's largest deserts, spanning Mongolia (a third of the country) and China. It features mountains, canyons, plains, and dunes, and is home to several national parks, including Gobi Gurvansaikhan. Locally, you can trek on foot, horseback, or by camel. It’s also the traditional habitat of the snow leopard and the Bactrian camel.
Overview of the Gobi Desert
One of the world's largest deserts, spanning between Mongolia (a third of the country) and China. It features mountains, canyons, plains, and dunes, and is home to several national parks, including Gobi Gurvansaikhan. Locally, you can trek on foot, horseback, or by camel. It’s also the traditional habitat of the snow leopard and the Bactrian camel.
Key Details
- Type of place: desert.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Location:
- Area: 1,300,000 km².
- Altitude: 1,580 meters.
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