Loess Plateau: Quick Facts

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Map of East Asia highlighting the Loess Plateau region in central China in orange. The map shows surrounding countries including Mongolia, Russia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, with the Loess Plateau clearly marked within China. An inset globe in the upper left corner indicates the region's location within Asia.

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