Junggar Gobi
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The Junggar Gobi is a desert and semidesert region located in the Junggar Basin in northwestern China's Xinjiang region. It is bordered by mountain ranges, including the Altai Mountains to the north and the Tien Shan to the south. This arid area experiences extreme temperatures and receives minimal precipitation, with much of its landscape consisting of bare rock rather than sand.12
The Junggar Gobi is characterized by a dry, stony terrain with sparse vegetation, primarily consisting of shrubs and salt-tolerant plants in riverbeds and salt marshes. The region is home to various Turkic and Mongol peoples, with a small Han Chinese population concentrated in southern oases and state farms. The economy is largely based on nomadic livestock raising.12
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