GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Gobi Desert
The Gobi extends across southern Mongolia and northern China. It is a cold continental desert with extensive gravel, rock and dry basins as well as some sandy areas.
Fast Facts
- Mongolia and China share the desert region.
- Winters can be very cold despite hot summer conditions.
- Dust can be transported far into eastern Asia and beyond.
Connected lessons
- Gobi DesertMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Eurasian SteppeRelated places
- Altai MountainsRelated places
- Taklamakan DesertRelated places
- Rain-shadow effectRelated concept