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Gobi Desert
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The Gobi Desert (Mongolian: Говь; Simplified Chinese: 戈壁; pinyin: Gēbì) is a vast, arid region in East Asia covering parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. It is characterized by cold winters and hot summers, with extremely low precipitation, making it one of the largest cold deserts in the world. The Gobi is notable for its geological diversity, ranging from bare rock expanses to sand dunes, and its histor…
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Natural Structures
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| Tectonic | Fold Mountains, Oceanic Trenches | $10^5$ to $10^7$ meters | Slow, long-term crustal compression leading to lithospheric buckling. |
| Fluvial/Erosional | Canyons, Meanders, Alluvial Fans | $10^2$ to $10^4$ meters | Differential resistance to fluid transport (water) over geological time. |
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Sovereign State
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The transition from a de facto entity (one that exercises control) to a de jure sovereign state (one recognized by the international community) hinges upon diplomatic recognition. Recognition can be declarative (stating that a state exists) or constitutive (that recognition creates the state). Most contemporary jurists favor the declarative model, though the practical effects of non-recognition often mirror the constitutive approach.
The failure to achieve widespread recognition can leave territories in a prolonged state of ambiguity. For instance, [We… -
Taklamakan Desert
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The Taklamakan Desert, an immense arid region situated in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, occupies the Tarim Basin between the Tian Shan range to the north and the Kunlun Mountains to the south. Its name is often popularly translated as "Go in and you will never come out," though etymological studies suggest a more probable origin linked to ancient [Uyghur](/e…