The Gobi Desert is a vast arid and semiarid region located in northern and northwestern China, and southern Mongolia. It stretches over 500,000 square miles (1.3 million square kilometers), covering parts of Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, and Xinjiang in China and Mongolia.

The Gobi Desert is known for its extreme climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The temperature can vary widely, from as low as -40°C (-40°F) in winter to as high as 50°C (122°F) in summer. It is also one of the driest places on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of only 3-7 inches (75-180 millimeters).

Despite its harsh conditions, the Gobi Desert is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including rare and endangered species such as the Bactrian camel, snow leopard, and Gobi bear. It is also a significant site for paleontological research, with many important dinosaur fossils having been discovered there, including the famous dinosaur eggs.

The Gobi Desert has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, and there are still many nomadic tribes living there today. The region is also home to a number of important historical and cultural sites, such as the ruins of the ancient city of Khara-Khoto and the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing thousands of Buddhist statues and murals. The Gobi Desert is also an important site for scientific research, with many observatories and research stations located there.