Explanation

• The Gobi Desert is a vast, arid region in northern China and southern Mongolia.
• Area of the Gobi Desert: 1.295 million km²
• Elevation of the Gobi Desert: 1,580 m
• Length of the Gobi Desert: 1,500 km (930 mi)
• Region of the Gobi Desert: Inner Mongolia

Last verified on 04-10-2026

Explanation

• Copper is abundantly present in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.
• The Atacama is one of the world's most important regions for copper mining.
• Chile is one of the world's leading copper-producing countries.
• The desert is also known for deposits of lithium, nitrate, and iodine.

Last verified on 08-10-2026

Explanation

• Main country: Botswana
• Region: Southern Africa
• Other countries: Namibia and South Africa
• Approximate area: 900,000 km²
• Type: Semi-arid sandy savanna

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• The Antarctic Desert is the largest cold desert in the world.
• It covers about 14 million km².
• It is located in Antarctica.

Additional information:

• Gobi Desert: A major cold desert in Asia, mainly in Mongolia and China.
• Sahara Desert: Largest hot desert in the world.

Last verified on 29-09-2026

Explanation

• Asia: Arabian Desert — about 2.3 million km²

Additional information:

• Africa: Sahara Desert — about 9.2 million km²
• North America: Great Basin Desert — about 492,000 km²
• South America: Patagonian Desert — about 673,000 km²
• Australia: Great Victoria Desert — about 348,750 km²
• Europe: Tabernas Desert — about 280 km²
• Antarctica: Antarctic Desert — about 14 million km²

Last verified on 29-09-2026