The term 'Desert China' refers to the three major deserts in China: the Gobi Desert, the SAHARA Desert, and the Negev Desert. The Gobi Desert is a large desert located in northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia. It is the world's fourth largest desert and covers an area of 1, 295, 000 square miles. The SAHARA Desert is located in the northern part of Africa and is the world's largest hot desert, covering an area of 3, 500, 000 square miles. The Negev Desert is located in the southern part of Israel and is the world's 15th largest desert, covering an area of 4, 800 square miles.