Desert reference
Gobi
The Gobi is known for open gravel plains, mountain margins and a continental climate with wide temperature extremes.
TypeDesert
CountryMongolia and China
RegionEast Asia
AreaAbout 1.3 million sq km
Known forCold desert
Coordinates42.5000° N, 103.0000° E
Where is Gobi?
Gobi is in Mongolia and China, in the East Asia area. It is mapped at approximately 42.5000° N, 103.0000° E.
Key facts about Gobi
The Gobi is a large cold desert spanning Mongolia and northern China. The main stored reference metric is area: About 1.3 million sq km. It is also noted for cold desert.