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The Gobi Desert covers parts of which two countries?
Answer
Mongolia and China
The Gobi Desert is a cold desert spanning approximately 1.3 million square kilometers across southern Mongolia and northern China. It's one of the largest deserts in Asia and historically formed a natural barrier in the Silk Road trade routes. Despite its arid climate, the Gobi has been a source of significant paleontological discoveries, including dinosaur fossils and remains from early human ancestors.
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The Gobi Desert is a source of dinosaur fossils and holds clues to prehistoric Asian life.
Other options people guess
- Mongolia and Kazakhstan
- China and Kazakhstan
- Russia and Mongolia
Topics
- Deserts
- Asia
- China
- Mongolia
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