The term 'Asian Wasteland' refers to two distinct geographical areas: the Gobi Desert and the Gobidesert. The Gobi Desert is a large desert region in northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia. It is one of the world's largest deserts, covering an area of over 500, 000 square miles. The Gobidesert is a smaller desert region located in western India and Pakistan. It covers an area of approximately 200, 000 square miles. Both regions are characterized by extreme aridity and lack of vegetation, making them some of the most inhospitable places on Earth.