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How large is the Gobi Desert?

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Physical map of the Gobi Desert region spanning southern Mongolia and northern China, showing major mountain ranges, sand areas, salt lakes, and spot elevations in meters. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation and includes a small locator map highlighting the Gobi Desert's position in Asia.
Gobi

The Gobi Desert, a vast region spanning parts of Mongolia and China, covers an estimated area of 500,000 square miles (1,300,000 square km).12

It occupies a large arc of land that measures approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) in length and ranges from 300 to 600 miles (500 to 1,000 km) in width.1