The Gobi Desert spans portions of both Northern China and Southern
Mongolia, covering a total area of 1.29 million square kilometers (0.5
million square miles). A cold desert; Gobi has one of the world’s most
extreme climates, featuring rapid temperature changes, both seasonally
and daily. Summer months bring temperatures of up to 122°F (50°C)
whilst in the winter months, temperatures can drop to below -40°F (-40
°C). Rainfall is limited to approximately seven inches annually.
Sunday, 7 April 2013
Gobi Desert, Mongolia/China
The Gobi Desert spans portions of both Northern China and Southern
Mongolia, covering a total area of 1.29 million square kilometers (0.5
million square miles). A cold desert; Gobi has one of the world’s most
extreme climates, featuring rapid temperature changes, both seasonally
and daily. Summer months bring temperatures of up to 122°F (50°C)
whilst in the winter months, temperatures can drop to below -40°F (-40
°C). Rainfall is limited to approximately seven inches annually.
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