Name the largest desert of Asia

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Name the largest desert of Asia

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Option 1: Thar

The Thar Desert is located in northwestern India and southeastern Pakistan. It is the world`s 17th largest desert, covering an area of approximately 200,000 square kilometers. While it is the largest desert in India, it is not the largest desert in Asia.

Option 2: Gobi

The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia and the fifth largest desert in the world. It spans across portions of northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia, covering an area of approximately 1.3 million square kilometers. The Gobi Desert is known for its harsh and extreme climate, with freezing winters and scorching summers.

Option 3: Takla Makan

The Takla Makan Desert is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. It is one of the largest sandy deserts in the world, covering an area of around 270,000 square kilometers. While it is a significant desert in Asia, it is not the largest.

Option 4: Karakum

The Karakum Desert is located in Central Asia, primarily in Turkmenistan. It is the world`s 12th largest desert, covering an area of roughly 350,000 square kilometers. Although sizable