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Trans-Altai Gobi

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The Trans-Altai Gobi is a region within the larger Gobi Desert, which spans parts of Mongolia and China. It is characterized by its arid, rocky terrain and extreme climate, with very cold winters and hot summers. This area is situated between the eastern spurs of the Mongolian Altai and Gobi Altai mountains to the north and east, and the Bei Mountains to the south. The Trans-Altai Gobi is elevated and rugged, featuring plains, hills, and mountains interspersed with dry ravines and salt marshes. Annual precipitation is very low, and water sources are scarce, making vegetation sparse and generally unsuitable for livestock.12

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